ANNUAL PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLAN

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-476-26, approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Public Housing Agency Plan. This plan standardizes admission preferences across housing programs using a weighted point system, prioritizing groups like homeless referrals and veterans. It also updates demolition and disposition activities, including a 'de minimis' provision for certain units, and revises Project-Based Voucher (PBV) resident rights. The plan was made available for public comment from January 22, 2026, to March 7, 2026. Public comment included concerns about Housing Quality Standards (HQS) enforcement for residents with disabilities and the transition to a point-based system for housing vouchers. Commissioner Milian Orbis expressed a desire for greater Board knowledge and input on the point-based system change, particularly regarding equitable access for elderly applicants. Madam Renita Holmes raised concerns about HQS enforcement for residents with disabilities, citing potential corruption or inadequate training of inspectors and warning of likely litigation if corrective actions were not taken. Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. also provided comments, which were largely addressed by existing policies or targeted for future initiatives. The plan authorizes the County Mayor or designee to submit it to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval and make necessary revisions.