Res 057-2024 Proposed 2024-2028 5 Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan 06/04/2024 Resolution No. 57-2024
Resolution approving the 2024-2028 Five Year Public Housing Agency
(PHA) Action Plan and the First Year Annual Action Plan
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted the required Public Hearing for this
action; and,
WHEREAS, the Housing Division must annually submit for City Council approval,
the Division's Five Year Action Plan and Annual Action Plan; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of this year's review of both plans, city staff is
recommending modifications be made due to Housing Opportunity Through
Modernization Act (HOTMA); and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to execute all documents related to
the plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The attached PHA Five Year Action Plan and first year Annual Action Plan is
hereby approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of June, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Status:Created
Streamlined Annual
PHA Plan U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development OMB No.2577-0226
Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires 03/31/2024
(High Performer PHAs)
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,programs,
and services,including changes to these policies,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 low-income,and extremely low-income families
Applicability.The Form HUD-50075-HP is to be completed annually by High Performing PHAS.PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA,
Troubled PHA,HCV-Only PHA,Small PHA,or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this four.
Defmition,s.
(1)High Performer PHA-A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice
vouchers and was designated as a high performer on both the most recent Public Housing Assessment System(PHAS)and Section
Eight Management Assessment Program(SEMAP)assessments.
(2)Small PHA-A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled,that owns or manages less than 250 public housing
units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550.
(3)Housing Choice Voucher(HCV)Only PHA-A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs,was not designated as troubled in
its most recent SEMAP assessment and does not own or manage public housing.
(4)Standard PHA-A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total
combined units exceed 550,and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS or SEMAP assessments.
(5)Troubled PHA-A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 percent.
(6)Qualified PHA-A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or housing choice vouchers combined and is not
PHAS or SEMAP troubled.
A. PHA Information.
A.1 PHA Name: Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program PHA Code: TX498
PHA Type:ci High Performer
PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning:(MM/YYYY): 10/2024
PHA Inventory(Based on Annual Contributions Contract(ACC)units at time of FY beginning,above)
Number of Public Housing(PH)Units 0 Number of Housing Choice Vouchers(HCVs) 997
Total Combined 997
PHA PIan Submission Type: Q Annual Submission ❑Revised Annual Submission
Availability of Information.In addition to the items listed m this form,PHAS must have the elements listed below readily available to the public.APHA must identity the
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
by the public.Additionally,the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard
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
main office or central office of the PHA.PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official website.PHAs are also encouraged to provide each
resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.
How the public can access this PHA Plan:The public may access this plan by visiting the Housing Department located at 1800 7th St.Wichita Falls,TX 76301
❑PHA Consortia:(Check box if submitting aJoint PHA Plan and complete table below)
Participating PHAs PHA Code Program(s)in the Consortia Program(s)not in the No.of Units in Each ProgramConsortia PH I HCV
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B. Plan Elements.
B.1 Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements.
(a)Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual PHA Plan submission?
Y N
Edil Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs.
112 Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility,Selection,and Admissions.
❑ Financial Resources.
15❑ Rent Determination.
❑Edil Homeownership Programs.
051 Safety and Crime Prevention.
1151 Pet Policy_
05 Substantial Deviation.
OSignificant Amendment/Modificatium.
(b)If the PHA answered yes for any element,describe the revisions for each revised element(s):
Rent Determination.
The Housing Department plans to adopt HOTMA on January 1,2025 as required by HUD per PIH Notice 2023-27.New HOTMA roles will directly affect Rent Determination
procedures for the HCV Program.The following modifications affecting Rent Determination will be put into place upon the implementation of HOTMA:Added or modified
definitions of family/dependent/foster child&foster adult/property suitable for occupancy;Addition of new asset limitations(Assets of over$100,000 and real property
suitable for occupancy);Change or addition to definitions and/or policies for of Annual Income/Annual Income Exclusions/Net Family Assets;Change to passbook rate;
Removal of Earned Income Disregard;Changes to the processes and policies for calculating Annual Income at Annual Reexamination and at Interim Reexaminations;Addition
of Non-Interim Reexamination process&policies;Changes to Deductions&Expenses amounts,thresholds,and definitions including Dependent Deductions,Elderly
Deductions,Health&Medical Expenses and Reasonable Attendant Care and Auxiliary Apparatus Expense Deductions,and Child Care Expenses;Addition of Hardship
Exemptions for 1)Health&Medical Expenses and Reasonable Attendant Care and Auxiliary Apparatus Expense Deductions,and 2)Child Care Expenses The following
discretionary decisions(as required by HOTMAPIH Notice 2023-27)have been made:Phased-In Relief:Families eligible for phased-in relief as of January 1,2024 who are
treated as new admissions under the Wichita Falls HCV or PBV program will have family's expense deduction calculated based on HOTMA's 10-percent threshold;General
Relief Policies:Circumstances that constitute afinancial hardship will include:The family is awaiting an eligibility determination for afederal,state,or local assistance
program,such as a determination for unemployment compensation or disability benefits;or the family's income decreased becanse of aloss of employment,death of afamily
member,or due to a natural or federal/state declared disaster;The Housing Department will grant one 90-day extension period in addition to the initial General Relief period(of
90 days).The family must submit the request for an extension in writing prior to the expiration of the initial General Relief period.The written request must state the reason for
the need for the extension;Child Care Expense Hardship Exemption Policies:The Housing Department will define a family's inability to pay their rent where the family's total
unreimbursed child care expenses are at least$2,000 per year.The hardship will last up to 90 days.No extensions will be granted.In regards to any hardship relief,the family is
responsible to notify the Housing Department within 5 business days of the date in which the circumstances that made the family eligible for the financial hardship no longer
apply;Zero Income Reviews—The Housing Department will continue to complete zero income reviews at new admission,annual reexamination and interim reexaminations for
families who report no verifiable income.The Housing Department will retain the option to complete a zero-income review between annual reexaminations as needed.
Significant Amendment/Modification.
HOTMA creates the following significant modifications for the Housing Division:Adjustment to consent form requirements;Adjustments to Income Verification requirements
such as EIV,Written Third Party Verification and Tenant Declaration.The following discretionary decisions(as required by HOTMA PIH Notice 2023-27)have been made:The
Housing Department will continue to use HUD's EIV system to verify tenant employment&income verification at interim reexaminations;Family members who turn 18 years
of age between reexaminations must submit the required HUD consent form within 30 days of the date they timed 18;The Housing Department will continue to require all
participants to notify the housing department of changes in income or family composition within 30 days of the date of the change.Under HOTMA,families will now have the
option to revoke consent.As HUD consent form 9886 is required for admission and continued assistance,families who revoke consent will be terminated or denied of admission
to the program.
(c)The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office review.
B.2 New Activities.
(a)Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA's current Fiscal Year?
Y N
051 Hope VI or Choice Neighborhoods
❑Mil Mixed Finance Modernization or Development.
❑Q Demolition and/or Disposition.
❑Q Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant BasedAssistance.
051 Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Rental Assistance or Project-Based Vouchers under RAD.
00 Project Based Vouchers.
❑Q Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization.
❑0 Other Capital Grant Programs(i.e.,Capital Fund Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security Grants).
(b)If any of these activities are planned for the current Fiscal Year,describe the activities.For new demolition activities,describe any public housing development or portion
thereof,owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply for demolition and/or disposition approval under section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate
demolition/disposition approval process_If using Project-Based Vouchers(PBVs),provide the projected number of project-based units and general locations,and describe how
project basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan
B.3 Progress Report.
Provide a description of the PHA's progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in the PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan.
The PHA continues to work towards improving housing lease-up rates and maintain the maximum number of families under lease that the budget limits will support.
2.To provide outreach to property owners to increase housing stock outside of the poverty areas.3.To provide a comprehensive analysis of the rental market,which
will allow the highest payment standards that the funding limits will support without reducing the number of participating families.4.To promote self-sufficiency and
asset development by our tenants and the community.5.Improve SEMAP score.6.Increase customer and landlord satisfaction.Maintain or increase lease-up by
establishing payment standards that will enable families to rent throughout the jurisdiction.Undertake affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing
regardless of race,color,religion,national origin,sex,familial status,and disability.Undertake affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing regardless of
gender(LGBT)related to the equal access rule.Continue to protect clients and family members of clients who are victims of domestic,dating violence,or stalking
from being terminated from housing based in acts such violence against them in accordance with the VAWA act
B.4 Capital Improvements.Include areference here to the most recent HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan in EPIC and the date that it was approved.
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B.5 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.
(a)Were there any findings as the most recent FY Audit?
Y❑ NO
(b)Ifyes,please describe:
C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
C.1 Resident Advisory Board(RAB)Comments.
(a)Did the RAB(s)have comments to the PIIA Plan?
Y❑ ND
(b)Ifyes,comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan.PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB
recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
C.2 Certification by State or Local Officials.
Form HUD 50077-SL,Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan,must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic
attachment to the PHA Plan.
C.3 Civil Rights Certification/Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan.
Form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP,PHA Certifications Comphance wan PHA Plan,Cavil Rights,and Related Laws and Regula/ions Including PHA Plan Elements that Have
Changed,must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.
C.4 Challenged Elements.If any clement of the PHA Plan is challenged,a PHA must include such information as an attachment with n description of any challenges to Plan
elements,the source of the challenge,and the PHA's response to the public.
(a)Did the ublic challenge any elements of the Plan?
YN�
If yes,include Challenged Elements.
D. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing(AFFH).
D.1 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing(AFFH).
Provide a statement of the PHA's strategies and actions to achieve fair housing goals outlined in an accepted Assessment of Fair Housing(AFH)consistent with 24
CFR§5.154(d)(5).Use the chart provided below.(PHAs should add as many goals as necessary to overcome fair housing issues and contributing factors.)Until such
time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH,the PHA is not obligated to complete this chart.The PHA will fulfill,nevertheless,the requirements at 24 CFR§
903.7(o)enacted prior to August 17,2015.See Instructions for further detail on completing this item.
Form identification:TX498-Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program Form HUD-50075-HP(Form ID-458)
printed by Joshua Woodworth in HUD Secure Systems/Public Housing Portal at 05/03/2024 10:28AM EST
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Status:Created
5-Year PHA Plan U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development OMB No.2577-0226
(for Al!PHAs) Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires 03/31/2024
Purpose.The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide aready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies,rules,and requirements concerning the PHA's operations,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 low-income,
and extremely low-income families.
Applicability.The Form HUD-50075-5Y is to be completed once every 5 PHA fiscal years by all PHAs.
A. PHA Information.
PHA Name: Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program PHA Code: TX498
PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning:(MMIYYYY): 10/2024
The Five-Year Period of the Plan(i.e.,2019-2023): 2024-2028
Plan Submission Type a 5-Year Plan Submission ❑Revised 5-Year Plan Submission
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
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
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
Annual Plan,but excluded from their streamlined submissions.At aminimum,PHAs must post PHA Plans,including updates,at each Asset Management Project(AMP)and
the main office or central office of the PHA.PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official web sites.PHAs are also encouraged to provide each
resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.
How the public can access this PHA Plan:The public may access this plan by visiting the Housing Department located at 1800 7th St.Wichita Falls,TX 76301
A.
❑PHA Consortia:(Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below)
Participating PHAs PHA Program(s)in the Program(s)not in the No.of Units in Each Program
Code Consortia Consortia PH I HCV
B. Plan Elements.Required for all PHAs completing this form.
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 forthe next five years.
B.1 The Housing Choice Voucher program of the City of Wichita Falls,Texas provides quality,affordable housing to low-income families and individuals.The City is
committed to addressing the needs of both renters and homeowners while providing good stewardship of public resources and confidence.In doing so,the City
provides the families an opportunity to access decent,safe,and sanitary housing at an affordable cost
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-
income families forthe next five years.
The goals of the Housing Department are as follows:1.Increase the availability of decent,safe,and affordable housing by increasing affordable housing choices for
low-income families,achieving greater cost-effectiveness and improved efficiencies in providing high-quality housing and services for low-income families,providing
homebuyer information for the city's homeownership program,maintaining high voucher management(SEMAP scores),increasing customer satisfaction,providing
replacement vouchers as needed,conducting outreach efforts to potential voucher landlords,maintaining competitive voucher payment standards,increasing access to
information and resources on fair and affordable housing,making project-rental subsidies accessible to qualified families,and preventing the concentration of poverty
B.2 through full utilization of HUD allocated vouchers.2.Improve community quality of life and economic vitality by implementing measures to deconcentrate poverty by
bringing higher-income households into lower-income areas and implementing measures to promote income mixing by assuring access for lower-income families in
higher-income areas.3.Promote self-sufficiency of families and individuals by increasing the number and percentage of employed persons in assisted families and
providing or attracting supportive services to increase independence for elderly families or families with disabilities.4.Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing for all
Americans by undertaking affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing regardless of race,color,religion national origin,sex,familial status,and
disability,undertaking affirmative measures to provide a suitable living environment for families living in assisted housing,regardless of race,color,religion national
origin,sex,familial status,and disability,undertaking affirmative measures to ensure accessible housing to persons with all varieties of disabilities regardless or the
unit size required.5.Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act(VAWA):Protect clients and family members of clients who are victims of domestic,dating
violence,or stalking from being terminated from housing based on acts such violence against them in accordance with the VAWA act.
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.
1.The PHA continues to work towards improving housing lease-up rates and maintaining the maximum number of families under a lease that the budget limits will
support.2.The PHA has continued outreach to property owners to increase housing stock outside of the poverty areas.3.The PHA has continued to provide a
comprehensive analysis of the rental market,which allows the highest payment standards that the funding limits will support without reducing the number of
B.3 participating families.4.The PHA continues to promote self-sufficiency and asset development by our tenants and the community.5.The PHA has improved SEMAP
scores.6.The PHA has worked towards increasing customer and landlord satisfaction,maintaining or increasing lease-ups through the establishment of payment
standards that enabled families to rent throughout the jurisdiction,undertook affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing regardless of race,color,
religion,national origin,sex,familial status,and disability,undertook affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing regardless of gender(LGBT)related to
the equal access rule,continued to protect clients and family members of clients who are victims of domestic,dating violence,or stalking from being terminated from
housing per the Violence Against Women(VAWA)Act.
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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 of
child and adult victims of domestic violence,dating violence,sexual assault,or stalking.
B.4 The Housing Department will continue to work towards the protection of clients and family members of clients who are victims of domestic,dating violence,or
stalking from being terminated from housing per the Violence Against Women(VAWA)Act through increased education of employees,applicants,participants,and
owners.
C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
Significant Amendment or Modification.Provide a statement on the criteria used for determining a significant amendment or modification to the 5-Year Plan.
During the PHA's Plan's five-year period,there may be adjustments,refinements,or changes that indicate a need to modify the Plan.Some changes are minor and can
be completed by staff actions alone,while others are substantial.Those classed as substantial will require input from the Resident Advisory Board and the general
public during Pnhlir.Hearing(s)and have City Cnun cil approval,acting as the PHA's governing hoard,daring an open public meeting.The development of any
amended activities will usually permit the City Council to conduct only one public hearing.The City will allow a 45-day period for public review after Council
approval.During the review process staff will review all public comments and act on those comments before submitting the amendment to HUD for approval.HUD
requires(24 CFR 9.7(r))that the City develop and include in the PHA Plan what criteria it will use to determine if additions,deletions,or administrative adjustments
are a Substantial Deviation,Significant Amendment,or Modification Change and will require an Amendment.The criteria are as follows:1.Any changes to an activity
C.1 that was in an approved PHA Plan that will now not be implemented,existing programs that will be terminated,an activity that will have to be modified because of a
reduction in funding level that will alter the purpose,scope,or change the number of beneficiaries of that project by more than 10%.2.Any changes required by
Federal laws,regulations,and guidelines that will add new programs,eliminate old programs,and change or restrict eligibility for a class or group of beneficiaries as
stated in the previously approved program.3.Any local changes to occupancy policies,admission policies,or the organization and operation of the waiting list not
required by regulatory changes from HUD.Changes that are not considered a substantial deviation,significant amendment or modification,are those changes that:
Are not classed as a substantial change in the definitions above;AND 1.Involve the transfers of funds from one accounting classification,other than Housing
Assistance Payments account,to another.Examples of this would be the transfer of funds from postage expenses to travel expenses,adjustment from one fringe benefit
account to another,or movement from equipment maintenance to equipment purchase;or 2.Changes in income limits,Fair Market Rents and Payment Standards,
methods of rent calculations,or other regulatory changes required by HUD and adopted by the PHA where there is no discretion on the part of the PHA or;Changes
that only affect local administrative procedures or guidelines.Most of these changes are the type that would be included in the Administration Plan and will be subject
to that document's public review and board approval process
Resident Advisory Board(RAB)Comments.
C.2 (a)Did the RAB(s)have comments to the 5-Year PHA Plan?
Y N
(b)If yes,comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the 5-Year PHA Plan.PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB
recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations
Certification by State or Local Officials.
C.3 Form HUD-50077-SL,Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan,must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment
to the PHAPIan.
Required Submission for HUD FO Review.
(a)-Did thepublic challenge any elements of the Plan?
C.4 Y❑ N
(b)If yes,include Challenged Elements.
D. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing(AFFH).
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.(Non-qualified PHAs are only required to complete this section on the Annual PHA Plan.All qualified PHAs must complete
this section.)
Provide a statement of the PHA's strategies and actions to achieve fair housing goals outlined in an accepted Assessment of Fair Housing(AFH)consistent with 24
CFR§5.154(d)(5).Use the chart provided below.(PHAs should add as many goals as necessary to overcome fair housing issues and contributing factors.)Until such
D.1 thne as the PHA is required to submit an AFH,the PHA is not obligated to complete this chart.The PHA will fulfill,nevertheless,the requirements at 24 CFR§
903.7(o)enacted prior to August 17,2015.See Instructions for further detail on completing this item.
Form identification:TX498-Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program form HUD-50075-5Y(Form ID- 395)
printed by Joshua Woodworth in HUD Secure Systems/Public Housing Portal at 05/22/2024 05:48PM EST
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Status:Created
Certification of Compliance with PHA Plan and U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
Related Regulations Office of Public and Indian Housing
(Standard, Troubled,HCV-Only, and High OMB No.2577-0226
Performer PHAs) Expires 3/31/2024
PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan,Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations
including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency(PHA)listed below,as its Chairperson or other authorized PHA
official if there is no Board of Commissioners,I approve the submission of the_5-Year and/orX Annual PHA Plan,hereinafter referred to as"the
Plan",of which this document is a part,and make the following certification and agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)for the PHA fiscal year beginning 10/2024,in connection with the submission of the Plan and implementation thereof
1.The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy(or any plan incorporating such strategy)
for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located(24 CFR§91.2).
2.The Plan contains a certification by the appropriate State or local officials that the Plan is consistent with the applicable
Consolidated Plan,which includes a certification that requires the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments(AI)to Fair Housing
Choice,or Assessment of Fair Housing(AFH)when applicable,for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the manner in which
the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan(24 CFR§§91.2,91.225,91.325,and 91.425).
3.The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards,the membership of which represents the residents assisted by the
PHA,consulted with this Resident Advisory Board or Boards in developing the Plan,including any changes or revisions to the
policies and programs identified in the Plan before they were implemented,and considered the recommendations of the RAB(24
CFR 903.13).The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy of the recommendations made by the Resident Advisory Board
or Boards and a description of the manner in which the Plan addresses these recommendations.
4.The PHA provides assurance as part of this certification that:
(i)The Resident Advisory Board had an opportunity to review and comment on the changes to the policies and programs before
implementation by the PHA;
(ii)The changes were duly approved by the PHA Board of Directors(or similar governing body);and
(iii)The revised policies and programs are available for review and inspection,at the principal office of the PHA during normal
business hours.
5.The PHA made the proposed Plan and all information relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45 days
before the hearing,published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and invited public
comment.
6.The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964(42 U.S.C.2000d-2000d-4),the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C.3601-19),Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(29
U.S.C.794),title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act(42 U.S.C.12101 et seq.),and other applicable civil rights requirements
and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the program.In addition,if it administers a Housing
Choice Voucher Program,the PHA certifies that it will administer the program in conformity with the Fair Housing Act,title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act,and other
applicable civil rights requirements,and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the program.
7.The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing,which means that it will take meaningful actions to further the goals identified in
the Assessment of Fair Housing(AFH)conducted in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR§5.150 through 5.180,that it
will take no action that is materially inconsistent with its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing,and that it will address fair
housing issues and contributing factors in its programs,in accordance with 24 CFR§903.7(o)(3).The PHA will fulfill the
requirements at 24 CFR§903.7(o)and 24 CFR§903.15(d).Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH,the PHA
will fulfill the requirements at 24 CFR§903.7(o)promulgated prior to August 17,2015,which means that it examines its programs
or proposed programs;identifies any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs;addresses those impediments in a
reasonable fashion in view of the resources available;works with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction's
initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA's involvement;and maintains records reflecting these analyses
and actions.
8.For PHA Plans that include a policy for site-based waiting lists:
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• The PHA regularly submits required data to HUD's 50058 PIC/IMS Module in an accurate,complete and timely manner
(as specified in PIH Notice 2011-65);
• The system of site-based waiting lists provides for full disclosure to each applicant in the selection of the development
in which to reside,including basic information about available sites;and an estimate of the period of time the applicant
would likely have to wait to be admitted to units of different sizes and types at each site;
• Adoption of a site-based waiting list would not violate any court order or settlement agreement or be inconsistent with a
pending complaint brought by HUD;
• The PHA shall take reasonable measures to assure that such a waiting list is consistent with affirmatively furthering fair
housing;and
• The PHA provides for review of its site-based waiting list policy to determine if it is consistent with civil rights laws and
certifications,as specified in 24 CFR 903.7(o)(1).
9.The PHA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age pursuant to the Age Discrimination Act of
1975.
10.In accordance with 24 CFR§5.105(a)(2),HUD's Equal Access Rule,the PHA will not make a determination of eligibility for
housing based on sexual orientation,gender identify,or marital status and will make no inquiries concerning the gender
identification or sexual orientation of an applicant for or occupant of HUD-assisted housing.
11.The PHA will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 41,Policies and Procedures for the Enforcement
of Standards and Requirements for Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped.
12.The PHA will comply with the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,Employment
Opportunities for Low-or Very-Low Income Persons,and with its implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 135.
13.The PHA will comply with acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 as applicable.
14.The PHA will take appropriate affirmative action to award contracts to minority and women's business enterprises under 24 CFR
5.105(a).
15.The PHA will provide the responsible entity or HUD any documentation that the responsible entity or HUD needs to carry out its
review under the National Environmental Policy Act and other related authorities in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 or Part 50,
respectively.
16.With respect to public housing the PHA will comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD determined wage rate requirements under Section
12 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.
17.The PHA will keep records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 and facilitate an effective audit to determine compliance with
program requirements.
18.The PHA will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act,the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction
Act of 1992,and 24 CFR Part 35.
19.The PHA will comply with the policies,guidelines,and requirements of 2 CFR Part 200,Uniform Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Assistance,including but not limited to submitting the assurances
required under 24 CFR§§1.5,3.115,8.50,and 107.25 by submitting an SF-424,including the required assurances in SF-424B or
D,as applicable.
20.The PHA will undertake only activities and programs covered by the Plan in a manner consistent with its Plan and will utilize
covered grant funds only for activities that are approvable under the regulations and included in its Plan.
21.All attachments to the Plan have been and will continue to be available at all times and all locations that the PHA Plan is available
for public inspection.All required supporting documents have been made available for public inspection along with the Plan and
additional requirements at the primary business office of the PHA and at all other times and locations identified by the PHA in its
PHA Plan and will continue to be made available at least at the primary business office of the PHA.
22.The PHA certifies that it is in compliance with applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements,including the Declaration
of Trust(s).
Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program TX498
PHA Name PHA Number/HA Code
X Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2024
5-Year PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 20 -20
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I hereby certify that all the information stated herein,as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith,is true and accurate.Warning:HUD will prosecute false claims
and statements.Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties.(18 U.S.C.1001,1010,1012;31 U.S.C.3729,3802).
Name of Executive Director MR Joshua Woodworth Name Board Chairman Darron Leiker
Signature Date Signature Date
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12,U.S Code Section 1701 et seq.,and regulations
promulgated thereunder at Title 12,Code of Federal Regulations.Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain abenefit.The information requested does not lend
itself to confidentiality.This information is collected to ensure compliance with PHA Plan,Civil Rights,and related laws and regulations including PHA plan elements that have changed.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering
and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information.HUD may not collect this information,and respondents are not required to complete this form,unless it
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Form identification:TX498-Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP (Form ID-
53) for CY 2024 printed by Joshua Woodworth in HUD Secure Systems/Public Housing Portal at 05/03/2024
10:19AM EST
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Status:Created
Certification by State or Local U.S.Department of Housing and Urban
Official of PHA Plans Consistency Development
with the Consolidated Plan or Office of Public and Indian Housing
State Consolidated Plan OMB No.2577-0226
(All PHAs) Expires 3/31/2024
Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan
I, Darron Leiker,the at Manager certify that the 5-Year PHA Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028 and/or Annual PHA
Plan for fiscal year 2024 of the TX498-Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program is consistent with the
Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan including the Analysis of Impediments(Al)to Fair Housing Choice or
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH)as applicable to the City of Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program pursuant
to 24 CFR Part 91 and 24 CFR§903.15.
Provide a description of how the PHA Plan's contents are consistent with the Consolidated Plan or State
Consolidated Plan.
The Mission of the PHA is to promote adequate and affordable housing,economic opportunity and a suitable
living environment free from all types of discrimination.
I hereby certify that all the infomation stated herein,as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith,is true and accurate.Warning:HUD will prosecute false claims and statements.Conviction
may result in criminal and(or civil penalties.(18 U.S.C.1001,1010,1012;31 U.S.C.3729,3802).
Name of Authorized Official: Darron Leiker Title: City Manager
Signature: Date:
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12,U.S Code Section 1701 et seq.,and regulations
promulgated thereunder at Title 12,Code of Federal Regulations.Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain abenefit.The information requested does not lend
itself to confidentiality.This information is collected to ensure consistency with the consolidated plan or state consolidated plan.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,marching existing data sources,gathering
and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information.HUD may not collect this information,and respondents are not required to complete this form,unless it
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Form identification:TX498-Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program form HUD-50077-SL(Form ID-375)
printed by Joshua Woodworth in HUD Secure Systems/Public Housing Portal at 05/03/2024 10:13AM EST
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