Certification of Compliance

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           formHUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP (3/31/2024) 
Certifications of 
Compliance with PHA 
Plan and Related 
Regulations 
(Standard, Troubled, HCV-Only, and 
High Performer PHAs) 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Office of Public and Indian Housing 
OMB No. 2577-0226 
Expires 3/31/2024 
 
  
 
PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations  
including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed 
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) listed below, as its Chairperson or other 
authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioners, I approve the submission of the___ 5-Year and/or   X   Annual PHA 
Plan, hereinafter referred to as” the Plan”,  of which this document is a part, and make the following certification and agreements 
with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  for the PHA fiscal year beginning 07/01/2022, in connection with 
the submission of the Plan and implementation thereof:  
1. The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy (or any plan incorporating such 
strategy) for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located (24 CFR § 91.2).  
2. The Plan contains a certification by the appropriate State or local officials that the Plan is consistent with the applicable 
Consolidated Plan, which includes a certification that requires the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair 
Housing Choice, or Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) when applicable, for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the 
manner in which the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan (24 CFR §§ 91.2, 91.225, 91.325, and 
91.425).   
3. The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards, the membership of which represents the residents assisted by 
the PHA, consulted with this Resident Advisory Board or Boards in developing the Plan, including any changes or revisions 
to the policies and programs identified in the Plan before they were implemented, and considered the recommendations of the 
RAB (24 CFR 903.13). The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy of the recommendations made by the Resident 
Advisory Board or Boards and a description of the manner in which the Plan addresses these recommendations.  
4. The PHA provides assurance as part of this certification that: 
(i) The Resident Advisory Board had an opportunity to review and comment on the changes to the policies and programs 
before implementation by the PHA; 
(ii) The changes were duly approved by the PHA Board of Directors (or similar governing body); and  
(iii) The revised policies and programs are available for review and inspection, at the principal office of the PHA during 
normal business hours. 
5. The PHA made the proposed Plan and all information relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45 
days before the hearing, published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and 
invited public comment.  
6. The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with title VI of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d—4), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), Section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794),  title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and 
other applicable civil rights requirements and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the 
program. In addition, if it administers a Housing Choice Voucher Program, the PHA certifies that it will administer the 
program in conformity with the Fair Housing Act, title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation 
Act of 1973, title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable civil rights requirements, and that it will 
affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the program.  
7. The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will take meaningful actions to further the goals 
identified in the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) conducted in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR § 5.150 
through 5.180, that it will take no action that is materially inconsistent with its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, 
and that it will address fair housing issues and contributing factors in its programs, in accordance with 24 CFR § 903.7(o)(3). 
The PHA will fulfill the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) and 24 CFR § 903.15(d). Until such time as the PHA is required 
to submit an AFH, the PHA will fulfill the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) promulgated prior to August 17, 2015, which 
means that it examines its programs or proposed programs; identifies any impediments to fair housing choice within those

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programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with local 
jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA’s 
involvement; and maintains records reflecting these analyses and actions.    
8. For PHA Plans that include a policy for site-based waiting lists:  
• 
The PHA regularly submits required data to HUD's 50058 PIC/IMS Module in an accurate, complete and timely manner 
(as specified in PIH Notice 2011-65);  
• 
The system of site-based waiting lists provides for full disclosure to each applicant in the selection of the development in 
which to reside, including basic information about available sites; and an estimate of the period of time the applicant 
would likely have to wait to be admitted to units of different sizes and types at each site;  
• 
Adoption of a site-based waiting list would not violate any court order or settlement agreement or be inconsistent with a 
pending complaint brought by HUD;  
• 
The PHA shall take reasonable measures to assure that such a waiting list is consistent with affirmatively furthering fair 
housing; and 
• 
The PHA provides for review of its site-based waiting list policy to determine if it is consistent with civil rights laws and 
certifications, as specified in 24 CFR 903.7(o)(1). 
9. The PHA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age pursuant to the Age Discrimination Act 
of 1975. 
10. In accordance with 24 CFR § 5.105(a)(2), HUD’s Equal Access Rule, the PHA will not make a determination of eligibility 
for housing based on sexual orientation, gender identify, or marital status and will make no inquiries concerning the gender 
identification or sexual orientation of an applicant for or occupant of HUD-assisted housing.  
11. The PHA will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 41, Policies and Procedures for the 
Enforcement of Standards and Requirements for Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped.  
12. The PHA will comply with the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Employment 
Opportunities for Low-or Very-Low Income Persons, and with its implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 135. 
13. The PHA will comply with acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property 
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 as applicable.  
14. The PHA will take appropriate affirmative action to award contracts to minority and women's business enterprises under 24 
CFR 5.105(a).  
15. The PHA will provide the responsible entity or HUD any documentation that the responsible entity or HUD needs to carry 
out its review under the National Environmental Policy Act and other related authorities in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 
or Part 50, respectively.  
16. With respect to public housing the PHA will comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD determined wage rate requirements under 
Section 12 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.  
17. The PHA will keep records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 and facilitate an effective audit to determine compliance with 
program requirements.  
18. The PHA will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard 
Reduction Act of 1992, and 24 CFR Part 35.  
19. The PHA will comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative 
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Assistance, including but not limited to 
submitting the assurances required under 24 CFR §§ 1.5, 3.115, 8.50, and 107.25 by submitting an SF-424, including the 
required assurances in SF-424B or D, as applicable. 
20. The PHA will undertake only activities and programs covered by the Plan in a manner consistent with its Plan and will utilize 
covered grant funds only for activities that are approvable under the regulations and included in its Plan.  
21. All attachments to the Plan have been and will continue to be available at all times and all locations that the PHA Plan is 
available for public inspection. All required supporting documents have been made available for public inspection along with 
the Plan and additional requirements at the primary business office of the PHA and at all other times and locations identified 
by the PHA in its PHA Plan and will continue to be made available at least at the primary business office of the PHA.  
22. The PHA certifies that it is in compliance with applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including the 
Declaration of Trust(s).   
 
City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division 
AZ028  
 
 
 
 
 
 
PHA Name  
 
 
 
 
 
 
PHA Number/HA Code  
 
   X    Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2022   
 
 
_____ 5-Year PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 20____ - 20____    
I hereby certify that all the information stated herein, as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning:  HUD will 
prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties.  (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802).

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Name of Executive Director: Amy Jacobson    
 
                                    Name Board Chairman: Mayor Kevin Hartke 
 
Signature  
 
 
 
 
Date 
 
Signature  
 
 
 
 
Date 
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.  This information is collected to ensure compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and related 
laws and regulations including PHA plan elements that have changed. 
 
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year 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. HUD may not collect this information, and 
respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.