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OCHA reports PBV award to HOPE NC, HUD directs conversion at Chase Park; staff proposes portability denial rule for tenants owing debt
Summary
Staff said an award letter was sent to HOPE NC for Phases 1 and 2 including 10 units for individuals with I/DD; HUD has preferred converting Chase Park/Elliot Woods PBV to tenant-based vouchers. Brown proposed an admin-plan change to deny portability for tenants who owe debts unless they enter repayment agreements.
On Feb. 19 OCHA staff updated the advisory board on project-based voucher activity and a proposed administrative-plan change affecting portability.
Rosser said an award letter was sent to HOPE NC covering Phases 1 and 2, and that discussions are ongoing regarding 10 units dedicated to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "Award Letter sent to HOPE NC for Phase 1 and 2 of project, and discussions will be ongoing for their 10 units dedicated to individuals with I/DD," the staff report states.
Rosser also reported that the PBV project at Chase Park/Elliot Woods will be tenant-based because HUD has favored conversion. "PBV project at Chase Park/Elliot Woods will now be tenant based, as HUD has taken over the conversion and prefers that route," Rosser said; OCHA will coordinate with HUD in the coming weeks.
Separately, Brown presented a proposed revision to the administrative plan intended to let OCHA deny portability to tenants who owe a debt to the housing authority unless they enter a repayment agreement. The transcript records this as a staff proposal; the board did not take formal action during the meeting.
The meeting record does not specify funding sources, contract details, or timelines for unit availability; staff noted ongoing communications with HUD and did not provide a vote or final decision at the Feb. 19 meeting.
