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HOC seeks county help for Elizabeth House demolition, Cider Mill repairs as agency reports fiscal strain
Summary
Housing Opportunities Commission representatives told the committee they face operating shortfalls and seek county capital support: HOC requested $7.5 million in CIP funds for deeply subsidized unit improvements and asked the county to consider up to $1.05 million for Elizabeth House demolition and $2.1 million for Cider Mill repairs.
Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) representatives told the committee the agency faces financial strain from pandemic‑era rent nonpayment and other pressures and requested capital support. HOC asked the county to approve $7,500,000 over six years for supplemental funds to renovate deeply subsidized HOC‑owned and scattered‑site units, and also requested county help to cover additional demolition costs at Elizabeth House and capital repairs at Cider Mill Apartments.
Chelsea Andrews, HOC president, described severe operational impacts: "Since COVID, our balance has increased more than tenfold and sits at 16,000,000 through the 2nd 0.25 of FY26," she said, noting HOC used reserves to offset losses and is seeking capital and operating help to renormalize operations. HOC requested the county consider $1,050,000 to complete Elizabeth House demolition after a state revitalization grant reduced the outstanding need, and separately requested $2,100,000 for Cider Mill (including $950,000 for roof replacements and $1,150,000 for balcony repairs). The committee generally deferred final action on these current‑revenue items until the executive’s FY27 operating recommendation is released.
