HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-108 RESOLUTION 2017- 108
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, APPROVING PAYMENT STANDARDS
FOR BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2018 FOR THE
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, Indian River County is considered a Program Housing Agency
(PHA) by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (the
Department) as the County administers the Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) program
County-wide for all residents (formerly known as Section 8 Housing); and
WHEREAS, the Department annually publishes the Fair Market Rent (FMR)
Payment Standards in the Federal Register to be used by Program Housing Agencies
such as Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, Department regulations mandate all Program Housing Agencies that
administer Housing Choice Vouchers adopt these Payment Standards between ninety
percent (90%) and one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Rent established
by the Department; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has
adopted the Housing Choice Voucher Program current Payment Standards set between
ninety percent (90%) and one hundred ten percent (110%) of the FMR; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners requires
an adjustment to adopt the Housing Choice Voucher Program Payment Standards,
effective October 1, 2017, and these standards are set between ninety percent (90%)
and one hundred ten percent (110%) of FMR, and
WHEREAS, HUD regulations require annual adoption and approval of Payment
Standard Amounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
1. The Board hereby adopts and approves the adjustment of the Payment Standard
amounts to be within ninety percent (90%) and one hundred ten percent (110%) of Fair
Market Rent for beginning Fiscal Year 2018 as set forth below:
Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$647 $818 $892 $1140 $1296
RESOLUTION 2017- 108
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Zorc
and seconded by Commissioner Adams , and, upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Chairman Joseph E. Flescher AYE
Vice Chairman Peter D. 0' Bryan AYE
Commissioner Susan Adams AYE
Commissioner Bob Solari ABSENT
Commissioner Tim Zorc AYE
The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this
17th day of October, 2017.
Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Court and Comptroller BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Jason ! B •wn
Count Ad inistrator
Approved as to form and legal
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William K. DeBraal
Deputy County Attorney