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Peninsula Housing Authority approves utility allowances, HPP grant applications, plans and lot sales
Summary
At its annual meeting the Peninsula Housing Authority approved utility allowance schedules, authorized multiple HPP grant applications (Eklund Heights, Wildwood, Homestead), adopted its annual and five-year plans and approved sale of seven self‑help lots at Eklund Heights; votes were unanimous on recorded motions with no public comments at hearings.
The Peninsula Housing Authority board approved a slate of resolutions at its annual meeting, authorizing grant applications and routine HUD submissions and approving sales to participant families.
Resolutions passed and next steps
- PHA 2026-05: Annual utility allowance for Clallam and Jefferson counties — moved, discussed (HUD form details and tariff line items) and approved; takes effect in June per HUD schedule.
- PHA 2026-06: Jefferson County utility allowance — approved by motion with no further discussion.
- PHA 2026-07: Housing Preservation Program (HPP) application for Eklund Heights — staff (Annie O'Rourke) explained Eklund Heights (built 2014–2015) is experiencing siding failures; the authority will apply for up to $250,000 to repair siding and repaint the building. Staff noted application awards are not guaranteed and amounts could be reduced by Commerce.
- PHA 2026-09: HPP application for Wildwood Apartments — Wildwood (a USDA project) needs a long ADA-access ramp to the public way, site lighting, sidewalk connections and camera upgrades; staff requested up to $500,000 to address these eligible items and the board approved submission.
- PHA 2026-10: HPP application for Homestead (Forks) — staff requested up to $300,000 to reroof and paint the remaining 11 houses in the 16-house Homestead portfolio; board approved submission.
- PHA 2026-11: Annual (streamlined) plan — staff explained the HUD streamlined annual plan submission for a voucher-only agency; the board approved the plan after a public hearing with no attendees.
- PHA 2026-12: Five-year plan — board approved the HUD-required five-year plan, aligned to the authority's strategic goals; no public comments were recorded.
- PHA 2026-13: Sale of seven self-help lots at Eklund Heights — staff outlined lot pricing ($63,000 for smaller lots; $66,000 for larger lots) and confirmed seven participant families are ready to close; board approved sales to those families.
Votes and procedure
Most motions were moved, seconded and verbally approved with multiple "Aye" responses recorded; where public hearings were required (annual and five-year plans), staff reported no public comments. Staff noted that HPP awards are competitive and application amounts are requests, not guarantees.
What happens next
Staff will submit the Commerce HPP applications and the HUD annual plan as required. The board scheduled a special work session on April 14 to discuss Mount Angeles View strategy and delegated further authorization decisions to that upcoming meeting if the board decides to form a LIHTC partnership and authorize predevelopment spending.
