ANNUAL PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLAN

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Public Housing Agency Plan. This plan standardizes admission preferences across housing programs, transitioning to a weighted point system for ranking applicants, prioritizing groups such as homeless, veterans, and special populations. It also includes updates for demolition and disposition activities, and revises Project-Based Voucher (PBV) resident rights. The plan was made available for public review and comment from January 22, 2026, through March 7, 2026. Commissioner Milian Orbis expressed comfort with the plan after speaking with the department, noting a preference for greater Board knowledge and input on the shift to a point-based system for housing vouchers, and seeking assurance for equitable access for elderly applicants. Mr. Nathan Kogon confirmed HUD strongly encourages such preferences. Madam Renita Holmes raised concerns about Housing Quality Standards (HQS) enforcement for residents with disabilities, citing issues with inspectors and grievance processes, and warning of potential litigation. Chairwoman Bastien inquired about the definitions of 'homeless,' 'disabled,' and 'humanitarian referrals,' and data collection for fairness. Mr. Atkins explained the weighted preference system and the humanitarian referral provision. An HCD representative clarified the 'de minimis' provision for demolition. Mr. Atkins confirmed the provision would not adversely impact proposed redevelopment deals.