Annual Plan

City of Mesa — Mesa Housing Services Governing Board (2026-03-26)

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Status: Created

Streamlined Annual
PHA Plan
(High Performer
PHAs)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
OMB No. 2577-0226
Expires 9/30/2027

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. They also inform 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-, very low-, and extremely low- income families.

Applicability. The Form HUD-50075-HP is to be completed annually by High Performing PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA,
Troubled PHA, HCV-Only PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. PHAs with zero public housing units must continue to comply
with the PHA Plan requirements until they closeout their Section 9 programs (ACC termination).

Definitions.

(1) High-Performer PHA - A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers (HCVs) 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 if administering both programs, SEMAP for PHAs that only administer tenant-based assistance and/or project-based assistance, or
PHAS if only administering public housing.
(2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, and 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 HCVs combined and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled.

A.
PHA Information.
A.1
PHA Name: City of Mesa Housing Authority
PHA Code: AZ005
PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): 07/2026
PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above)
Number of Public Housing (PH) Units 0 Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) 1642
Total Combined 1642
PHA Plan Submission Type:
Annual Submission
Revised Annual Submission
Public 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 and should make documents available electronically for public inspection
upon request. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official websites and to provide each
resident council with a copy of their PHA Plans.
How the public can access this PHA Plan: Beginning on February 1, 2026, the Mesa Housing Authority's proposed
FY 2026/2027 Annual Plan will be available electronically for review by the general public and can be found on the
City's Housing Services website at https://www.mesaaz.gov/housing
PHA 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
Consortia
No. of Units in Each
Program
PH
HCV
B.
Plan Elements
B.1
Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements.
(a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual PHA Plan submission?

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Y N
Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs.
Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions.
Financial Resources.
Rent Determination.
Homeownership Programs.
Safety and Crime Prevention.
Pet Policy.
Substantial Deviation.
Significant Amendment/Modification
(b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each element below:
(c) The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office Review.
B.2
New Activities.
(a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA’s applicable Fiscal Year?
Y N
Choice Neighborhoods Grants.
Modernization or Development.
Demolition and/or Disposition.
Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant Based Assistance.
Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Rental Assistance or Project-Based Vouchers under RAD.
Homeownership Program under Section 32, 9 or 8(Y)
Project Based Vouchers.
Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization.
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 applicable 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.
B.3
Progress Report.
Provide a description of the PHA's progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in the PHA 5-Year Plan.
See Attachment - City of Mesa Housing Authority (MHA) - AZ005 FY 26/27 Annual Plan
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.
Not applicable for the Mesa Housing Authority
B.5
Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.
(a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit?
Y
N

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(b) If yes, please describe:
C.
Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
C.1
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.
C.2
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.
C.3
Civil Rights Certification/Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since
Submission of its Last Annual Plan.
Form 50077-ST-HCV-HP, 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.
C.4
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

(b) If yes, include Challenged Elements.

This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S.
Housing Act of 1937, as amended, which introduced the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan. 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, 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 low-
income families.

Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 5.26 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions to reduce this burden, to the Reports Management Officer, REE,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000. When providing comments, please refer to
OMB Approval No. 2577-0226. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently
valid OMB Control Number.

Privacy Notice. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of
Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of
information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality.

Form identification: AZ005-City of Mesa Housing Authority Form HUD-50075-HP (Form ID - 7504) printed by
Rosario Beltran-Joshi in HUD Secure Systems/Public Housing Portal at 01/27/2026 06:52PM EST

MS-9870
200 South Center St, Bldg 1
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
Office (480) 644-3536
Fax (480) 644-2923
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., closed Friday
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Development
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Attachment “A”
HUD-50075-HCV
City of Mesa Housing Authority (MHA) – AZ005
FY26/27 Annual Plan

B.1 – Revision of PHA Plan Elements
Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs:
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Mesa Housing Authority (MHA) actively implements strategies to expand housing
opportunities and mitigate market challenges for HCV participants. A key component of this
strategy is landlord engagement and retention. MHA employs a Landlord Support Specialist
who serves as a centralized point of contract for landlord outreach, education, and problem
resolution. The Landlord Support Specialist conducts quarterly briefings to provide landlords
with program updates, policy changes, and information on the benefits of participating in
the HCV program. These briefings are designed to strengthen partnerships, address landlord
concerns, and improve communication between property owner and the MHA.
Financial Resources:
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MHA administers Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) assistance funded through HUD as a
time-limited program. EHV funding is provided separately from the Housing Choice Voucher
program and is subject to availability and HUD guidance. MHA will continue to manage EHV
financial resources in compliance with all applicable regulations and funding allocations.
Rent Determination:
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Effective January 2026, MHA Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) payment standards are
within 92%-103% of the current 2026 SAFMRs.
B.3 – Progress Report
Fiscal Year Audit
The fiscal year audit for FY 24/25 reflects no audit findings or concerns for Mesa Housing Authority
voucher programs.

Goal: Assist with the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing in the City of Mesa. Housing
costs have increased over the last few years and additional housing opportunities are needed to
serve the housing needs for low-income families and individuals.

Objective: MHA is dedicated to conduct outreach to encourage and recruit new or previous
landlords to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs.

o MHA recruited 40 new landlords/property owners in 2025 for the HCV Program.
o The focus will be on efficiently and effectively managing existing housing stock while
expanding opportunities with landlords interested in participating in the HCV
program.

o MHA utilizes the ‘affordablehousing.com’ program to determine reasonable rent for
units selected by its housing applicants/participants.

o MHA has conducted quarterly landlord briefings for interested landlords/property
owners.

Objective: Provide reasonable payment standards to be able to compete with the increasing
market rents.

o MHA 2026 payment standards are within 92% to 103% of the 2026 Small Area Fair
Market Rents (SAFMR) in accordance with HUD Regulations. SAFMR Payment
Standards are based on Zip Codes rather than the metropolitan area which will better
represent the different areas in Mesa and allow for additional deconcentration.

Objective: Conduct Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections on all assisted units prior to
move-in and at least biennially or as deemed necessary.
o MHA HQS inspections are conducted prior to move-in and before assistance begins.
o MHA HQS conducts biennially inspections for assisted units.
o Effective 10/2025 MHA has implemented the use of NSPIRE standards when
conducting inspections.

Objective: MHA will provide a referral listing with available services for low-income, very-
low-income and extremely-low-income individuals and families. The lists are available on the
MHA website and in the MHA Housing office.

o MHA provides a listing and a webpage link to ‘My Housing Search’ for available
leasing properties and landlords that are willing to work with MHA’s voucher
programs.
Goal: Administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program according to HUD regulations and
MHA policies.
Objective: Maintain the utilization of assisted vouchers or Housing Assistance Payments
(HAP) subsidy at 98%-100% of available vouchers to budget authority.
o MHA’s HAP for 2025 increased compared to the prior year. HAP was at 100%, this is
mainly due to higher rental costs. As rents increased, the cost per assisted unit also
increased, requiring a larger HAP expense. MHA ended 2025 with a 95.7% utilization
rate of assisted vouchers.

Objective: Continue to manage HAP expenditures to confirm it is within the Annual
Contributions Contract (ACC).

o MHA continues to review HAP expenditures vs. utilization to stay within the ACC
budget.

Objective: Identify and collect overpayments of HAP from landlord and participants.

o MHA identifies and notifies participants and/or landlords when an overpayment of
HAP has occurred.

o In 2025, MHA continued to collect re-payments for unreported income. A total of
$64,000 was collected in 2025.

Objective: Quality control of applicant and participant files will be conducted according to
Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) requirements.

o MHA conducts routine quality control of applicant and participant files according to
SEMAP and PHA administrative policies.

o With the implementation of SAFMR payment standards, files are audited by staff
supervisors to ensure that the correct payment standard was used when
certifications were finalized.

o MHA is a designated High Performing Agency.