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Needles Housing Authority reports 52 units, vouchers full and 102‑person public‑housing waiting list
Summary
Housing manager Angelica Diemer told the council the authority has 52 public‑housing units with ongoing refurbishments, 23 vouchers fully used, 14 VASH lease‑ups underway, and a public‑housing waiting list of about 102 people.
The Needles Housing Authority presented a staffing and occupancy update: the authority manages 52 public‑housing units (many recently refurbished), has 23 vouchers in use, and is working through transfers to free additional units.
Housing manager Angelica Diemer told council that "so far, we've done over, I think, 28 units out of 52" that have been refurbished and that all 23 vouchers are currently spoken for. She said there are presently "10 openings" being managed through transfers and a public‑housing waiting list of roughly 102 people for the local authority. Diemer also described port‑ins and billing arrangements when voucher holders move between housing authorities.
The authority is monitoring VASH voucher uptake (14 lease‑ups noted) and plans to bring annual ACOP (admin plan) updates to council to remain in compliance with HUD rules. Council members asked clarifying questions about transfer rules, waiting‑list structure by bedroom size, and next steps to manage demand.
Why it matters: The update shows that local public housing units are largely occupied and that demand continues to outstrip supply, with waitlist numbers indicating ongoing need for affordable housing options.
Next steps: Staff will continue annual plan updates, monitor VASH lease‑ups, and return with policy or program proposals if additional resources become available.
