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Status: Created
<br />5 -Year PHA Plan U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development OMB No. 2577-0226
<br />(for All PHAs) Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires 09/30/2027
<br />Purpose. The 5 -Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA's operations,
<br />programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA's mission, goals, and objectives for serving the needs of low-income, very
<br />low-income, and extremely low-income families.
<br />Applicability. The Form HUD -50075-5Y is to be completed once every 5 PHA fiscal years by all PHAs.
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<br />PHA Information.
<br />PHA Name: INDIAN RIVER CO BD OF CO COMM PHA Code: FL132
<br />PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): 10/2025
<br />The Five -Year Period of the Plan (i.e., 2019-2023): 2025-2029
<br />Plan Submission Type 12 5 -Year Plan Submission ❑ Revised 5 -Year Plan Submission
<br />Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. A PHA must identify the
<br />specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection
<br />by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information on the PHA policies contained in the standard
<br />Annual Plan, but excluded from their streamlined submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and
<br />the main office or central office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official websites. PHAs are also encouraged to provide each
<br />resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.
<br />How the public can access this PHA Plan: Indian River County Board of Commissioners HCV Program Five -Year Plan, Annual Plan, HCV Administrative Policy and all
<br />other elements are available for review by the public at the address listed below between the days and hours of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am till 4:00 pm.
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<br />❑ PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below.
<br />Participating PHAs
<br />PHA
<br />Program(s) in the
<br />Program(s) not in the
<br />No. of Units in Each Program
<br />PH HCV
<br />Code
<br />Consortia
<br />Consortia
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<br />Plan Elements. Required for all PHAs completing this form.
<br />Mission. State the PHA's mission for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families in the PHA's jurisdiction for the next five years.
<br />Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Housing Services Division — Section 8 Program is committed to operating and partnering with private owners
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<br />and property managers in an efficient, professional and ethical manner which will create a team effort to provide decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for
<br />the clients that we serve in this community and enhancing the housing stock for under privileged and low income, including senior housing; • To assist and prepare
<br />low to moderate residents in making a transition to greater financial security. • To provide our clientele with empathy, dignity and responsive customer service. • By
<br />providing the highest quality customer service, integrity is never compromised.
<br />Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low- income, very low-income, and extremely low-
<br />income families for the next five years.
<br />1. Expand the supply of assisted housing by: • Applying for additional vouchers, including VASH, as they become available from HUD or any other state -funded
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<br />program. • Conducting outreach efforts to potential landlords. 2. Improve the quality of assisted housing by: • Focusing efforts on improving specific management
<br />functions, such as rent reasonableness reviews and income program violations. 3. Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of our assisted households by:
<br />Providing or attracting supportive services to improve recipients' employability and to educate recipients on homeownership programs. 4. Administer the HCV
<br />program with excellence by: • Maintaining a 95% or better utilization rate. • Providing quality service to customers and clients through open communication,
<br />workshops, and/or meetings to explain the housing choice voucher program and other opportunities.
<br />Progress Report. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5 -Year Plan.
<br />1. Expanded and increased the supply of assisted housing: • HUD allocated an additional 13 VASH vouchers for homeless veterans in Indian River County; the IRC
<br />HCV Program now administers a total of 59 VASH vouchers. • HUD allocated 34 EHV homeless families and individuals in Indian River County. 2. Improved the
<br />quality of assisted housing: • Set payment standards at competitive amounts to attract quality housing from private market owners. • Inspected units every six to
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<br />twelve months as needed. • Continued to encourage portability for clients seeking improved housing opportunities in other jurisdictions. 3. Promoted self-sufficiency
<br />and asset development for our assisted households: • Partnered with additional supportive service agencies and homeownership programs to provide participants
<br />with opportunities to purchase their own homes and further their education. 4. Administration of the HCV Program: • Earned the HUD SEMAP High Performer
<br />designation by utilizing 95% or more of the allocated budget authority. • Provided staff training throughout the fiscal year with Health Advocate, including courses
<br />such as Anger Management, Stress Management, and various others designed to enhance the customer service provided by the Housing Services Division HCV
<br />Pro ram.
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<br />Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals. Provide a statement of the PHA's goals, activities objectives, policies, or programs that will enable the PHA to serve the needs
<br />of child and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. \
<br />Indian River County Housing Services Division HCV Program provides referrals to Safespace depending on the need. In addition, Indian River Coupty Housing
<br />Services Division HCV Program provides VAWA information regarding the tenant rights at lease up and at annual recertifications. Flyers are posted in the office
<br />with detailed information on how to obtain assistance if needed.
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