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Vallejo Housing Authority adopts FY 2026–27 budget after public hearing
Summary
The Vallejo Housing Authority adopted its fiscal year 2026–27 budget after a presentation from Administrative Manager Chari Francisco and brief public comment; the board approved a resolution unanimously and staff said they will monitor reserves and pursue higher voucher utilization to bolster admin revenue.
The Vallejo Housing Authority on Tuesday held a public hearing and adopted a resolution approving its fiscal year 2026–27 budget following a staff presentation and brief public comment.
Administrative Manager Chari Francisco presented the Housing Authority’s fund structure and proposed budget, saying the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is projected to receive $28,060,000 in Housing Assistance Payment renewal funding with roughly $28,050,000 in expenditures. "We average $2,300,000 a month — that's what we pay out to the landlords," Francisco said, explaining HAP flows to landlords and supports utility reimbursements and escrows for subprograms.
Francisco described four active funds: the HCV/HAP fund; an administration fund (Fund 121) used for salaries, benefits and operating costs with a beginning balance of $1,530,000 and projected admin-fee revenue of $2,230,000 against $3,420,000 in expenditures; Fund 124, an unrestricted small fund with a beginning balance around $27,000; and Fund 126, which includes developer loan repayments (projected $160,000) and supports the rapid rehousing program carried over from FY24–25. She summarized the consolidated picture as a beginning balance near $2.9 million, proposed revenues of $30.4 million, expenditures of $31.6 million and an ending balance of about $1.7 million, noting roughly $1.55 million is tied to Fund 126.
Board members asked whether any Housing Authority positions were subsidized by the city's general fund. "No," Francisco replied, saying current vacancies have contributed to salary savings that bolster fund balances. The chair asked about the risks of drawing down reserves; Francisco said HCV reserves are around $800,000 and staff plan to increase voucher utilization and monitor staffing so personnel costs align with available funding.
Assistant City Manager Conley said the authority faces similar revenue–expenditure mismatches as the city and described short-term reliance on salary savings while awaiting HUD recalculations and potential changes to admin fees. "We can't necessarily depend on that," Conley said of anticipated HUD adjustments, urging strategic planning.
During the public comment period, the board heard from Ronald Johnson, who said his landlord, Michael Gill, had not received Section 8 payments for about three months. Staff indicated they would follow up: the chair asked staff to take the commenter’s information, and a staff member said someone was en route to gather details.
After discussion the board moved to hold the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the FY 2026–27 Housing Authority budget. Board member (speaker 6) moved the motion; the clerk announced the motion carried unanimously. The special meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.; the board planned to continue with the regular council meeting after a brief break.
The Housing Authority will monitor voucher utilization and staffing levels and pursue administrative strategies to preserve reserves; staff said they will follow up on the Section 8 payment complaint from the public commenter.
