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Status: Created Streamlined Annual PHA Plan Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires 09/30/2027 | (Small PHAs) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development OMB No. 2577-0226 | Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA's operations, programs, and services, including changes to these policies, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA’s mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely Jow- income families Applicability. The Form HUD-50075-SM is to be completed annually by Small PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA, Troubled PHA, High Performer PHA, HCV-Only PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. Definitions. (1) High-Performer PHA - A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers and was designated as a high performer on both the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) assessments. (2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, that owns or manages less than 250 public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550. (3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA - A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP assessment and does not own or manage public housing. (4) Standard PHA - A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550, and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS or SEMAP assessments. (5) Troubled PHA - A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 percent. (6) Qualified PHA - A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or housing choice vouchers combined and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled. PHA Information. Al City of Glendale Housing Authority PHA Code: AZ003 Small PHA Name: PHA Type: PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): 07/2025 PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above) Number of Public Housing (PH) Units 155 Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) 1135 Total Combined 1290 PHA Plan Submission Type: J Annual Submission O Revised Annual Submission Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan but excluded from their streamlined submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official website. PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of their PHA Plans. How the public can access this PHA Plan: The Glendale Housing Authority 2025 Annual Plan is available on the city website at https://www.glendaleaz.com/live/city_services/citizen_assistance_programs/community_plans__ reports and at our office located at 7677 W Bethany Home Road, Building E, Glendale 85303. The public may also contact our office at 623-930-2180 or email us at Glendalehousing@glendaleaz.com. Opna Consortia: (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below) Participating PHAs PHA Code Program(s) in the Consortia Program(s) not in the No. of Units in Each Program Consortia PH | ICV Plan Elements Submitted with 5-Year PHA Plans. Required elements for Small PHAs completing this document in years in which the 5-Year Plan is also due. This section does not need to be completed for years when a Small PHA is not submitting its 5- B. Year Plan. See sub-section below for required elements in all other years (Years 1-4). Bl Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements. (a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Five-Year PHA Plan submission? YN 0a Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. “240 Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. 80 Financial Resources. O Rent Determination. aO Homeownership Programs. O Substantial Deviation. i) Significant Amendment/Modification (b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each revised element(s): Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. See the attached GHA Deconcentration Policy Financial Resources. Financial Resources have been updated for 2025 and a copy has been uploaded as an attachment. Homeownership Programs. The Homeownership Program was updated to include 2025 data in the HCV program and included is a Powerpoint with the highlights. (c) The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office review. Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. See the Attached Deconcentration policy; B2 New Activities. (a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA's current Fiscal Year? Y_N O Hope VI or Choice Neighborhoods. QO Mixed Finance Modernization or Development. O Demolition and/or Disposition. O Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant Based Assistance. O& Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Rental Assistance or Project-Based Vouchers under RAD. =) Project Based Vouchers. O& Units with Approved Vacancies for Modemization. O& Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Fund Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security Grants). (b) If any of these activities are planned for the current Fiscal Year, describe the activities. For new demolition activities, describe any public housing development or portion thereof, owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply for demolition and/or disposition approval under section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate demolition/disposition approval process. If using Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), provide the projected number of project-based units and general locations, and describe how project basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan B3 Progress Report. Provide a description of the PHA’s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in the PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan. See attached progress report B.4 Capital Improvements. Include a reference here to the most recent HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan in EPIC and the date that it was approved. The Five Year 2024 - 2028 Capital Plan was approved April 4, 2024. The awarded amount from HUD for year 2024 is $507,728 which is currently 75% expended. Copy of the Excel worksheet used for tracking has been attached. BS Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. (a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit? Ye N (b) If yes, please describe: The most recent Audit is for FY23. Glendale Housing Authority is a component unit of the City of Glendale. The Single Audit reported one finding, but it was not for the Housing Authority. The FY23 Single Audit has been attached. Plan Elements Submitted All Other Years (Years 1-4). Required elements for all other fiscal years. This section does not need to be completed in years when a Small PHA is submitting its 5- Year PHA Plan. Bl New Activities (a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA's current Fiscal Year? YN (OO Hope VI or Choice Neighborhoods. OO Mixed Finance Modernization or Development. ae) Demolition and/or Disposition. OO Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant-Based Assistance. OO Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Assistance under RAD. O O Project Based Vouchers. O O Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization. O00 Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Fund Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security Grants). (b) If any of these activities are planned for the current Fiscal Year, describe the activities. For new demolition activities, describe any public housing development or portion thereof, owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply for demolition and/or disposition approval under section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate demolition/disposition approval process. (c) If using Project-Based Vouchers, provide the projected number of project-based units, general locations, and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. (d) The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office Review. B.2 Capital Improvements Include a reference here to the most recent HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan in EPIC and the date that it was approved. c. Other Document or Certification Requirements for Annual Plan Submissions. Required in all submission years. Cl Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments. (a) Did the RAB(s) have comments to the PHA Plan? Y N (b) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. To be updated in March C2 Certification by State or Local Officials. Form HUD 50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. C3 Civil Rights Certification/ Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan. Form HUD-S0077-CRT-SM, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. C4 Challenged Elements. If any element of the PHA Plan is challenged, a PHA must include such information as an attachment with a description of any challenges to Plan elements, the source of the challenge, and the PHA’s response to the public. (a) Did the public challenge any elements of the Plan? Y N If yes, include Challenged Elements. D. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). D1 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). Provide a statement of the PHA's strategies and actions to achieve fair housing goals outlined in an accepted Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with 24 CFR § 5.154(d)(5). Use the chart provided below. (PHAs should add as many goals as necessary to overcome fair housing issues and contributing factors.) Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH, the PHA is not obligated to complete this chart. The PHA will fulfill, nevertheless, the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(0) enacted prior to August 17, 2015. See Instructions for further detail on completing this item. Form identification: AZ003-City of Glendale Housing Authority Form HUD-50075-SM (Form ID - 3289) printed by Karen Mofford in HUD Secure Systems/Public Housing Portal at 02/04/2025 04:31PM EST Glendale Housing Authority (GHA) Section 8 Administrative Plan / Deconcentrating Strategy STATEMENT OF OVERALL ADMINISTRATIVE APPROACH A major goal of the City of Glendale Community Housing Division (GHA) is to develop, promote, and administer an assisted housing program within the authorized area of operation; to provide decent, and safe housing for low-income families. This will be done in an efficient and economical manner consistent with local and federal goals and objectives; to efficiently administer projects and programs as approved by the Annual Contributions Contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and to develop assisted housing, thereby promoting increased diversity and vitality of neighborhoods through the spatial deconcentrating of housing opportunities for low income persons. To demonstrate compliance with HUD and other pertinent regulations, GHA will maintain records, reports and other documentation for a time that is in accordance with HUD requirements and in a manner that will allow an auditor, housing professional or other interested party to follow, monitor and assess GHA’s operational procedures. Monitoring for SEMAP purposes will be based on the size of the quality contro! sample required for the size of this housing authority as stated in 24 CFR §985.2. Records and reports will be maintained for the purpose of: A. Demonstrating that the HUD required percentage of families were selected from the waiting list in accordance with the policies and met the correct selection criteria. B. Determining that the HUD required percentage of randomly selected tenant files indicate that GHA approved reasonable rents at the time of initial lease-up and before any increase in rent. C. Monitoring GHA practices for obtaining income information, proper calculation of allowances and deductions, and utility allowances used to determine adjusted income for families. D. For the same sampling as item D., GHA used the verified information in determining adjusted income, and/or documents the file to show why third-party verification was not available. E. Demonstrating that GHA has annually analyzed utility rates locally to determine if there has been a change of 10% or more since the last time the utility schedule was revised. Community Services Department Community Housing Division 7677 W Bethany Home Road, BLDG E Phone: 623.930.2180 @2 Glendale, AZ 85303 Sheonvuniy , i glendaleaz.com GS Glendale ARIZONA F. Determining that during the fiscal year GHA performs supervisory HQS quality control inspections for the HUD required sampling of all units under contract. G. Determining that a review of selected files indicate that for the HUD required percentage of failed inspections, GHA ensures timely correction of HQS deficiencies or abates GHA’s or takes action to enforce family obligations. H. Demonstrating that GHA provides families and owners information that actively promotes the deconcentrating of assisted families in low-income neighborhoods. |. Demonstrating for the HUD required percentage of units newly leased have an initial gross rent which does not exceed the SAFMR, aside from OFTO tenancies and Voucher payment standards are not less than 80% of the current FMR/exception rent limit unless otherwise approved by HUD. J. Demonstrating that the HUD required percentage of reexams are processed on time. K. Demonstrating that not more than the HUD stated percentage of all tenant files have rent calculation discrepancies. L. Demonstrating that not less than the HUD required percentage of newly leased units passed HQS inspections before GHA contract date. M. Demonstrating that GHA performs annual HQS inspections on time for not less than the HUD required percentage of all units under contract. N. Demonstrating that GHA leases not less than the HUD required percentage of budgeted units during the fiscal year. O. Determining that GHA has filled FSS slots in relation to escrow families to satisfy SEMAP and receive rating points. P. Demonstrating that GHA has a level of FSS escrow families in relation to filled slots to satisfy SEMAP and receive rating points. Q. In addition to the SEMAP factors, to ensure quality control, supervisory staff will audit the following functions: reexaminations, new applications, and any damage claims processed. R. Quarterly a GIS map is produced from the family listing to track the movement of residents from low and high poverty tracs in Glendale. This tool will provide statistical information on what areas need to be addressed and can be targeted for landlord involvement in the Housing Choice Voucher Programs. Community Services Department Community Housing Division 7677 W Bethany Home Road, BLDG E Phone: 623.930.2180 2 Glendale, AZ 85303 Serontonny ';