2022 Consolidated Annual Perfprmance and Evaluation Report

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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) Actions taken to address the needs of public housing The Housing Authority of South Bend (HASB) continued in 2022 to provide high quality services to the residents of South Bend. HASB successes included continuing administration of its Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) consistent with HUD performance measures of a High Performer Program. Additionally,the administration of its Low Rent Program has been notable given the HASB has maintained occupancy at or above 95% in all programs that it operates. Two new four-year term members were appointed to the Board of Directors.A resident member of the Board was appointed, however, having achieved her goal of Homeownership,she resigned from the Board. The Board approved an annual budget for 2022 and the HASB is current with all HUD mandated submissions. The HASB played a significant role in the reduction of homelessness in South Bend by continuing to assist Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing(VASH)families in the HCV Program.The HASB partnered with several local entities in the development of additional housing options as well as establishing a set- aside of 100 vouchers for homeless families which have been leased up by 75%with the remaining 25% allocated and seeking housing. The HCV Program established and continues with a monthly landlord training initiative to provide education to Landlords on the program requirements including Housing Quality Standard Inspections. The Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspection process is a requirement that al(properties must pass before being eligible for subsidized rent payments through the HCV Program. HASB continues to provide the Foster Youth to Independence(FYI)initiative which makes Housing Choice Voucher(HCV) assistance available in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies (PCWA5). Under FYI, HASB provides housing assistance on behalf of Youth at least 18 years and not more than 24 years of age who left foster care,or will leave foster care within 90 days, in accordance with a transition plan and are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless at age 16 or older. So far, 19 FYI vouchers have been issued and leased up. A primary focus was placed on long-term vacancies (units vacant for 90+days). During the course of the year,there were more than 197 long-term vacancies reported;this list was decreased to 78. A preventive maintenance plan was implemented to address routine maintenance items such as smoke detector battery replacement and furnace filter replacements. Work orders are completed in a 2-day time frame and as a result of improved maintenance, both emergency and routine work orders have significantly reduced. Other major initiatives in public housing this year were the completion of 100%-unit inspections, CAPER 28 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)