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 authorizes the County Mayor or designee to submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval and to make necessary revisions. Key changes include establishing a site-based waiting list for Helen Sawyer Plaza Assisted Living Facility, standardizing admission preferences with a weighted point system prioritizing homeless, veterans, and special populations, and updating demolition/disposition activities. The plan also revises Project-Based Voucher (PBV) resident rights and participation standards and allows for 'de minimis' exceptions for demolishing certain units. Public comment included concerns from Renita Holmes regarding Housing Quality Standards (HQS) enforcement for residents with disabilities and allegations of inspector corruption or inadequate training, with a warning of likely litigation if not addressed. The County acknowledged these concerns and outlined data collection and compliance functions.