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. The plan includes a site-based waiting list for Helen Sawyer Plaza Assisted Living Facility and a standardized weighted preference system for housing programs, prioritizing homeless, veterans, and special populations. It also revises demolition and disposition activities and updates Project-Based Voucher resident rights. Public comment included concerns about Housing Quality Standards enforcement for residents with disabilities and inspector training. Commissioner Milian Orbis expressed a desire for greater Board knowledge and input on the transition to a point-based housing voucher system, specifically ensuring equitable access for elderly applicants. Mr. Nathan Kogon clarified that HUD strongly encourages preference setting through scoring.