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 establishing a site-based waiting list for Helen Sawyer Plaza Assisted Living Facility and standardizing admission preferences using a weighted point system for various housing programs, prioritizing homeless, veterans, and disabled individuals. It also updates demolition and disposition activities, including provisions for a 'de minimis' exception for certain units, and revises Project-Based Voucher resident rights. The plan was submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval. Commissioner Milian Orbis expressed a desire for greater Board input on the shift to a point-based voucher system, particularly for elderly applicants. Public comment included concerns from Renita Holmes regarding Housing Quality Standards enforcement for residents with disabilities and allegations of inspector corruption or inadequate training, with a warning of potential litigation if not addressed. Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. provided comments consistent with previous cycles and were addressed through existing policies or future strategic initiatives.