SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Certification by State or Local Official of Public Housing Agency Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan for Ocala Housing Authority’s FY 2026 Annual Agency Plan (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director
Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Ocala Housing Authority (OHA) is the only public housing authority regulated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Marion County. OHA manages 185 public housing units, 1,511 housing choice vouchers and Section 8. In addition, they provide housing counseling and self-sufficiency classes to Marion County residents.
OHA is required to submit an executed Certification by State or Local Official of Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan with its Annual Agency Plan to HUD. Community Services collaborates with OHA to identify needs and leverage funding as opportunities may become available. Community Services has reviewed OHA’s Annual Agency Plan and confirmed the goals are consistent with Marion County’s 2024-28 Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan. Staff recommends approval of the Certification.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize Chairman to execute Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan for Ocala Housing Authority.
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