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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) will hold Public Hearing regarding the HACC 2021 Agency Plan, (hereinafter referred to as “2021 Agency Plan”) as required by HUD under Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. You are further notified that the Public Hearing will be held in an on-line webinar format via Zoom.com and telephone and will not be held in person. The meeting will be held remotely via an electronic meeting platform on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Central Standard Time. The meeting location and format is necessary due to the continued current public health emergency and the need to maintain appropriate distancing for all meeting participants and members of the public. There is no charge to participate in the public meeting, but advance registration is required. To register to view the meeting or to participate in the meeting, send an email to Public_Comment@thehacc.org no later than 12:00 p.m. CST on Monday, December 7, 2020. You will receive an email in response that will provide you with detailed instructions as to how to view and hear the meeting. Technical limitations will limit participation in the on-line meeting to the first 100 registered people who telephone or log on line to see or hear the public meeting. All participants’ microphones will be muted upon joining the meeting but will be unmuted upon request during the public comment period. A draft copy of the 2021 Agency Plan is now available for review and inspections by the public and can be obtained on HACC’s website: www.thehacc.org. Housing Choice Voucher recipients, public housing residents, resident councils, organizations, and the general public are encouraged to attend and submit suggestions, recommendations, comments and ideas on the 2021 Agency Plan. COMMENTS ON THE 2020 AGENCY PLAN MUST BE RECEIVED VIA MAIL ON OR BEFORE 4:30 p.m. DECEMBER 7, 2020 TO THE HACC ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATED AT 175 W. JACKSON BOULEVARD, SUITE 350, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60604 OR VIA EMAIL TO PUBLIC_COMMENT@THEHACC.ORG. 10-23-2020

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Annual PHA Plan(Standard PHAs andTroubled PHAs)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentOffice of Public and Indian Housing

OMB No. 2577-0226Expires: 02/29/2016

Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning thePHA’s operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA’s mission, goals andobjectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families.

Applicability. Form HUD-50075-ST is to be completed annually by STANDARD PHAs or TROUBLED PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of aHigh Performer PHA, Small 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 asa high performer on both of the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)assessments if administering both programs, or PHAS if only administering public housing.

(2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, or at risk of being designated as troubled, that owns or manages less than 250public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 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 SEMAPassessment 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 exceeds550, 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 SEMAPtroubled.

A. PHA Information.

A.1 PHA Name: _____________________________________________________________________ PHA Code: _______________PHA Type: Standard PHA Troubled PHAPHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): ______________PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above)Number of Public Housing (PH) Units ___________ Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) ____________Total CombinedUnits/Vouchers _________________PHA Plan Submission Type: Annual Submission Revised Annual Submission

Availability of Information. PHAs must have the elements listed below in sections B and C readily available to the public. A PHA must identifythe specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHAPlan are available for inspection by the public. 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. PHAsare also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.

PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below)

Participating PHAs PHA Code Program(s) in the ConsortiaProgram(s) not in the

Consortia

No. of Units in Each Program

PH HCV

Lead PHA:

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B. Annual Plan Elements

B.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements.

(a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA?

Y NStatement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing NeedsDeconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions.

Financial Resources.Rent Determination.Operation and Management.Grievance Procedures.Homeownership Programs.Community Service and Self-Sufficiency Programs.Safety and Crime Prevention.Pet Policy.Asset Management.Substantial Deviation.Significant Amendment/Modification

(b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each revised element(s):

(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 current Fiscal Year?

Y NHope VI or Choice Neighborhoods.Mixed Finance Modernization or Development.Demolition and/or Disposition.Designated Housing for Elderly and/or Disabled Families.Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant-Based Assistance.Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Assistance under RAD.Occupancy by Over-Income Families.Occupancy by Police Officers.Non-Smoking Policies.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 current Fiscal Year, describe the activities. For new demolition activities, describe any publichousing development or portion thereof, owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply for demolition and/or disposition approvalunder section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate demolition/disposition approval process. If using Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), provide theprojected number of project based units and general locations, and describe how project basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan.

B.3 Civil Rights Certification.

Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronicattachment to the PHA Plan.

B.4 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.

(a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit?

Y N

(b) If yes, please describe:

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B.5 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.

B.6 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments.

(a) Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the PHA Plan?

Y N

(c) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing theiranalysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.

B.7 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.

B.8 Troubled PHA.(a) Does the PHA have any current Memorandum of Agreement, Performance Improvement Plan, or Recovery Plan in place?Y N N/A

(b) If yes, please describe:

C. Statement of Capital Improvements. Required for all PHAs completing this form that administer public housingand receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP).

C.1 Capital Improvements. Include a reference here to the most recent HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan (HUD-50075.2) and the date that it wasapproved by HUD.

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Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-STAnnual PHA Plan for Standard and Troubled PHAs

A. PHA Information. All PHAs must complete this section.

A.1 Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, PHA Type, PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY), PHA Inventory, Number of Public Housing Units andor Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Availability of Information, specific location(s) of all information relevantto the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.23(4)(e))

PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table. (24 CFR §943.128(a))

B. Annual Plan. All PHAs must complete this section.

B.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements. PHAs must:

Identify specifically which plan elements listed below that have been revised by the PHA. To specify which elements have been revised, mark the “yes” box.If an element has not been revised, mark “no." (24 CFR §903.7)

Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a statement addressing the housing needs of low-income, verylow-income and extremely low-income families and a brief description of the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families who reside in thejurisdiction served by the PHA. The statement must identify the housing needs of (i) families with incomes below 30 percent of area median income(extremely low-income), (ii) elderly families and families with disabilities, and (iii) households of various races and ethnic groups residing in the jurisdictionor on the waiting list based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other generally available data.The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location. (24 CFR §903.7(a)(1))Provide a description of the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. (24CFR §903.7(a)(2)(ii))

Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. PHAs must submit a Deconcentration Policy for FieldOffice review. For additional guidance on what a PHA must do to deconcentrate poverty in its development and comply with fair housing requirements, see24 CFR 903.2. (24 CFR §903.23(b)) Describe the PHA’s admissions policy for deconcentration of poverty and income mixing of lower-income families inpublic housing. The Deconcentration Policy must describe the PHA’s policy for bringing higher income tenants into lower income developments and lowerincome tenants into higher income developments. The deconcentration requirements apply to general occupancy and family public housing developments.Refer to 24 CFR §903.2(b)(2) for developments not subject to deconcentration of poverty and income mixing requirements. (24 CFR §903.7(b)) Describethe PHA’s procedures for maintain waiting lists for admission to public housing and address any site-based waiting lists. (24 CFR §903.7(b)). A statement ofthe PHA’s policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility, selection and admission including admission preferences for both public housing and HCV. (24CFR §903.7(b)) Describe the unit assignment policies for public housing. (24 CFR §903.7(b))

Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA’s anticipated resources, such as PHAoperating, capital and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support public housingor tenant-based assistance. The statement also should include the non-Federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program, and state the planned usefor the resources. (24 CFR §903.7(c))

Rent Determination. A statement of the policies of the PHA governing rents charged for public housing and HCV dwelling units, including applicablepublic housing flat rents, minimum rents, voucher family rent contributions, and payment standard policies. (24 CFR §903.7(d))

Operation and Management. A statement of the rules, standards, and policies of the PHA governing maintenance and management of housing owned,assisted, or operated by the public housing agency (which shall include measures necessary for the prevention or eradication of pest infestation, includingcockroaches), and management of the PHA and programs of the PHA. (24 CFR §903.7(e))

Grievance Procedures. A description of the grievance and informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its residents andapplicants. (24 CFR §903.7(f))

Homeownership Programs. A description of any Section 5h, Section 32, Section 8y, or HOPE I public housing or Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)homeownership programs (including project number and unit count) administered by the agency or for which the PHA has applied or will apply forapproval. (24 CFR §903.7(k))

Community Service and Self Sufficiency Programs. Describe how the PHA will comply with the requirements of community service and treatmentof income changes resulting from welfare program requirements. (24 CFR §903.7(l)) A description of: 1) Any programs relating to services and amenitiesprovided or offered to assisted families; and 2) Any policies or programs of the PHA for the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency ofassisted families, including programs under Section 3 and FSS. (24 CFR §903.7(l))

Safety and Crime Prevention. Describe the PHA’s plan for safety and crime prevention to ensure the safety of the public housing residents. Thestatement must provide development-by-development or jurisdiction wide-basis: (i) A description of the need for measures to ensure the safety of publichousing residents; (ii) A description of any crime prevention activities conducted or to be conducted by the PHA; and (iii) A description of the coordinationbetween the PHA and the appropriate police precincts for carrying out crime prevention measures and activities. (24 CFR §903.7(m)) A description of: 1)Any activities, services, or programs provided or offered by an agency, either directly or in partnership with other service providers, to child or adult victimsof domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; 2) Any activities, services, or programs provided or offered by a PHA that helps child andadult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, to obtain or maintain housing; and 3) Any activities, services, or programs

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provided or offered by a public housing agency to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or to enhance victim safety inassisted families. (24 CFR §903.7(m)(5))

Pet Policy. Describe the PHA’s policies and requirements pertaining to the ownership of pets in public housing. (24 CFR §903.7(n))

Asset Management. State how the agency will carry out its asset management functions with respect to the public housing inventory of the agency,including how the agency will plan for the long-term operating, capital investment, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition, and other needs for suchinventory. (24 CFR §903.7(q))

Substantial Deviation. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “substantial deviation” to its 5-Year Plan. (24 CFR §903.7(r)(2)(i))

Significant Amendment/Modification. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “Significant Amendment or Modification” to its 5-Year andAnnual Plan. Should the PHA fail to define ‘significant amendment/modification’, HUD will consider the following to be ‘significant amendments ormodifications’: a) changes to rent or admissions policies or organization of the waiting list; b) additions of non-emergency CFP work items (items notincluded in the current CFP Annual Statement or CFP 5-Year Action Plan) or change in use of replacement reserve funds under the Capital Fund; or c) anychange with regard to demolition or disposition, designation, homeownership programs or conversion activities. See guidance on HUD’s website at: NoticePIH 1999-51. (24 CFR §903.7(r)(2)(ii))

If any boxes are marked “yes”, describe the revision(s) to those element(s) in the space provided.

B.2 New Activities. If the PHA intends to undertake any new activities related to these elements in the current Fiscal Year, mark “yes” for those elements, anddescribe the activities to be undertaken in the space provided. If the PHA does not plan to undertake these activities, mark “no.”

Hope VI or Choice Neighborhoods. 1) A description of any housing (including project number (if known) and unit count) for which the PHA willapply for HOPE VI or Choice Neighborhoods; and 2) A timetable for the submission of applications or proposals. The application and approval process for

Hope VI or Choice Neighborhoods is a separate process. See guidance on HUD’s website at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/index.cfm.(Notice PIH 2010-30)

Mixed Finance Modernization or Development. 1) A description of any housing (including project number (if known) and unit count) for which thePHA will apply for Mixed Finance Modernization or Development; and 2) A timetable for the submission of applications or proposals. The application andapproval process for Mixed Finance Modernization or Development is a separate process. See guidance on HUD’s website at:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/index.cfm. (Notice PIH 2010-30)

Demolition and/or Disposition. Describe any public housing projects owned by the PHA and subject to ACCs (including project number and unitnumbers [or addresses]), and the number of affected units along with their sizes and accessibility features) for which the PHA will apply or is currentlypending for demolition or disposition; and (2) A timetable for the demolition or disposition. This statement must be submitted to the extent that approvedand/or pending demolition and/or disposition has changed as described in the PHA’s last Annual and/or 5-Year PHA Plan submission. The application andapproval process for demolition and/or disposition is a separate process. See guidance on HUD’s website at:http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/sac/demo_dispo/index.cfm. (24 CFR §903.7(h))

Designated Housing for Elderly and Disabled Families. Describe any public housing projects owned, assisted or operated by the PHA (or portionsthereof), in the upcoming fiscal year, that the PHA has continually operated as, has designated, or will apply for designation for occupancy by elderly and/ordisabled families only. Include the following information: 1) development name and number; 2) designation type; 3) application status; 4) date thedesignation was approved, submitted, or planned for submission, and; 5) the number of units affected. Note: The application and approval process for suchdesignations is separate from the PHA Plan process, and PHA Plan approval does not constitute HUD approval of any designation. (24 CFR §903.7(i)(C))

Conversion of Public Housing. Describe any public housing building(s) (including project number and unit count) owned by the PHA that the PHA isrequired to convert or plans to voluntarily convert to tenant-based assistance; 2) An analysis of the projects or buildings required to be converted; and 3) Astatement of the amount of assistance received to be used for rental assistance or other housing assistance in connection with such conversion. See guidance

on HUD’s website at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/sac/conversion.cfm. (24 CFR §903.7(j))

Conversion of Public Housing. Describe any public housing building(s) (including project number and unit count) owned by the PHA that the PHAplans to voluntarily convert to project-based assistance under RAD. See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH 2012-32

Occupancy by Over-Income Families. A PHA that owns or operates fewer than two hundred fifty (250) public housing units, may lease a unit in apublic housing development to an over-income family (a family whose annual income exceeds the limit for a low income family at the time of initialoccupancy), if all the following conditions are satisfied: (1) There are no eligible low income families on the PHA waiting list or applying for publichousing assistance when the unit is leased to an over-income family; (2) The PHA has publicized availability of the unit for rental to eligible low incomefamilies, including publishing public notice of such availability in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction at least thirty days before offering theunit to an over-income family; (3) The over-income family rents the unit on a month-to-month basis for a rent that is not less than the PHA's cost to operatethe unit; (4) The lease to the over-income family provides that the family agrees to vacate the unit when needed for rental to an eligible family; and (5) ThePHA gives the over-income family at least thirty days notice to vacate the unit when the unit is needed for rental to an eligible family. The PHA mayincorporate information on occupancy by over-income families into its PHA Plan statement of deconcentration and other policies that govern eligibility,selection, and admissions. See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH 2011-7. (24 CFR 960.503) (24 CFR 903.7(b))

Occupancy by Police Officers. The PHA may allow police officers who would not otherwise be eligible for occupancy in public housing, to reside in apublic housing dwelling unit. The PHA must include the number and location of the units to be occupied by police officers, and the terms and conditions oftheir tenancies; and a statement that such occupancy is needed to increase security for public housing residents. A “police officer” means a persondetermined by the PHA to be, during the period of residence of that person in public housing, employed on a full-time basis as a duly licensed professionalpolice officer by a Federal, State or local government or by any agency of these governments. An officer of an accredited police force of a housing agencymay qualify. The PHA may incorporate information on occupancy by police officers into its PHA Plan statement of deconcentration and other policies thatgovern eligibility, selection, and admissions. See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH 2011-7. (24 CFR 960.505) (24 CFR 903.7(b))

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Non-Smoking Policies. The PHA may implement non-smoking policies in its public housing program and incorporate this into its PHA Plan statementof operation and management and the rules and standards that will apply to its projects. See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH 2009-21.(24 CFR §903.7(e))

Project-Based Vouchers. Describe any plans to use Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) for new project-based vouchers, which must comply with PBVgoals, civil rights requirements, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and deconcentration standards, as stated in 983.57(b)(1) and set forth in the PHA Planstatement of deconcentration and other policies that govern eligibility, selection, and admissions. If using project-based vouchers, provide the projectednumber of project-based units and general locations, and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.7(b))

Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization. The PHA must include a statement related to units with approved vacancies that are undergoingmodernization in accordance with 24 CFR §990.145(a)(1).

Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Fund Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security Grants).

For all activities that the PHA plans to undertake in the current Fiscal Year, provide a description of the activity in the space provided.

B.3 Civil Rights Certification. Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulation, must be submitted by thePHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. This includes all certifications relating to Civil Rights and related regulations. A PHA will be consideredin compliance with the AFFH Certification if: it can document that it examines its programs and proposed programs to identify any impediments to fairhousing choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with the localjurisdiction to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing; and assures that the annual plan is consistent with anyapplicable Consolidated Plan for its jurisdiction. (24 CFR §903.7(o))

B.4 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. If the results of the most recent fiscal year audit for the PHA included any findings, mark “yes” and describe thosefindings in the space provided. (24 CFR §903.7(p))

B.5 Progress Report. For all Annual Plans following submission of the first Annual Plan, a PHA must include a brief statement of the PHA’s progress inmeeting the mission and goals described in the 5-Year PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.7(r)(1))

B.6 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. If the RAB provided comments to the annual plan, mark “yes,” submit the comments as an attachment to thePlan and describe the analysis of the comments and the PHA’s decision made on these recommendations. (24 CFR §903.13(c), 24 CFR §903.19)

B.7 Certification by State of Local Officials. Form HUD-50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the ConsolidatedPlan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.15). Note: A PHA may request to change its fiscal year tobetter coordinate its planning with planning done under the Consolidated Plan process by State or local officials as applicable.

B.8 Troubled PHA. If the PHA is designated troubled, and has a current MOA, improvement plan, or recovery plan in place, mark “yes,” and describe thatplan. If the PHA is troubled, but does not have any of these items, mark “no.” If the PHA is not troubled, mark “N/A.” (24 CFR §903.9)

C. Statement of Capital Improvements. PHAs that receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP) must complete this section. (24 CFR 903.7 (g))

C.1 Capital Improvements. In order to comply with this requirement, the PHA must reference the most recent HUD approved Capital Fund 5 Year Action Plan.PHAs can reference the form by including the following language in Section C. 8.0 of the PHA Plan Template: “See HUD Form- 50075.2 approved by HUDon XX/XX/XXXX.”

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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, asamended, which introduced the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan.

Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 9.2 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. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required tocomplete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

Privacy Act 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 orto retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE HACC’S ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN 2020

CHAPTER 4 – APPLICATIONS, WAITING LIST, AND TENANT SELECTION

4-II.C. OPENING AND CLOSING THE WAITING LIST

Closing the Waiting List

The HACC is permitted to close the waiting list if it has an adequate pool of families to use its

available HCV assistance [24 CFR 982.206]. Alternatively, the HACC may elect to continue to

accept applications only from certain categories of families that meet particular preferences or

funding criteria.

Additional Paragraph:

The HACC’s wait list will remain open to accept applicants who meet the eligibility

requirements of any special initiative or targeted funding programs who are referred through

various community organizations or other government agencies.

4-III.B. SELECTION AND HCV FUNDING SOURCES

Special Admissions [24 CFR 982.203]

HUD may award funding for specifically-named families living in specified types of units (e.g.,

a family that is displaced by demolition of public housing; a non-purchasing family residing in

HOPE 1 or 2 projects). In these cases, the HACC may admit families that are not on the waiting

list, or without considering the family’s position on the waiting list. The HACC must maintain

records showing that such families were admitted with special program funding.

Additional Paragraph:

In the event that the HACC chooses to demolish or dispose of any of its HACC-owned units,

affected residents will be added to the wait list and will receive a preference regardless of

whether or not HUD is providing special funding.

Targeted Funding [24 CFR 982.204(e)]

HUD may award the HACC funding for a specified category of families on the waiting list. The

HACC must use this funding only to assist the families within the specified category. Within this

category of families, the order in which such families are assisted is determined according to the

policies provided in Section 4-III.C.

Additional Paragraph:

If there is an insufficient applicant pool on the HACC’s wait list that qualify for a specific

initiative or targeted funding, then applicants may be referred through various community

organizations or other government agencies. Referred applicants who meet the eligibility

requirements of a specific initiative or targeted funding will be added to the wait list.

PARAGRAPH FROM SECTION 4-III.C.

Admissions Preferences – Current Language

The HACC has established a system of preferences for the selection of families admitted to the

Program. Preferences will be applied cumulatively and must be verified. The following are the

preferences the HACC has established:

• Homelessness (see below for definition) – 4 points

• Veterans and veterans’ families – 3 points

• People with disabilities – 2 points

• Victims of domestic violence (VAWA) – 1 point

To meet the preference definition of homelessness, an applicant must qualify as follows: An

individual who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and whose primary

nighttime residence is a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide

temporary living accommodations; OR an institution that provides a temporary residence for

individuals intended to be institutionalized; OR a public or private place not designed for, or

ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

The HACC will use these same preferences in its project-based voucher (PBV) program, but

may apply them in a different order. Additionally, additional preferences may apply to the PBV

program based on the type of housing receiving assistance. Chapter 17 describes the preferences

as they apply to PBV projects.

Admissions Preferences – Proposed Language

Because the demand for rental assistance far outweighs the available supply, the HACC has

elected not to use preferences in its tenant-based HCV Program. Without preferences, the HACC

can provide equal access to all populations of people who need and are eligible for rental

assistance.

However, in an effort to help reduce homelessness, the HACC will work with the Continuum of

Care (CoC) to identify people experiencing homelessness and will provide a preference for 100

vouchers. The CoC will provide the HACC with an HMIS report where the HACC will match

names on the HMIS report to names on the HACC’s HCV and PBV wait lists. A match will be

done quarterly, with the HACC issuing 25 vouchers per quarter.

Order of Selection – Current Language

The HACC’s system of preferences will select families according to the rank of their preference

and then the date and time of application.

1. Families will be selected from the waiting list based on time and date of their

application and the preference(s) for which they qualify. Preferences are cumulative.

Applicants with the highest point totals will be ranked higher, along with time and

date for when preference points are equivalent.

2. When selecting applicants from the waiting list, the HACC will match the

characteristics of the available assistance to determine the number of applicants to be

called for eligibility determination from the waiting lists. The HACC will offer

vouchers to the highest-ranking applicants who qualify for subsidy.

3. Matching the available funding with the number of applicants, success rates of

voucher holders, etc., is not an exact science and the HACC reserves the right to deny

funding to voucher holders in accord with regulations should a funding shortage be

anticipated or occur.

Order of Selection – Proposed Language

With the exception of targeted funding, the HACC will select applicants from the wait list in the

order they appear on the wait list after the randomized lottery is completed.

CHAPTER 17 – PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS

PARAGRAPH FROM SECTION 17-VI.D.

Preferences [24 CFR 983.251(d)] – Current Language

The HACC may use the same selection preferences that are used for the tenant-based voucher

program, establish selection criteria or preferences for the PBV program as a whole or for

occupancy of particular PBV developments or units. In addition to the preferences used in the

tenant-based HCV Program, the HACC may also implement preferences for specific

developments based on the population served. The preferences will still be applied cumulatively,

but the priority of the preferences may change from PBV development to PBV development. The

HACC must provide an absolute selection preference for eligible in-place families as described

in Section 17-VI.B. above.

Preferences – Proposed Language

The HACC may establish selection criteria or preferences for the PBV program as a whole or

for occupancy of particular PBV developments or units. Some of the PBV developments aim to

serve specific populations, such as the homeless, Veterans, people with disabilities, survivors of

domestic violence, etc. For these specific PBV developments, preference will be given to

applicants who meet the definition of the specific population. Additionally, the HACC’s

preference for 100 vouchers for the homeless may be applied to the PBV Program if the

identified candidate wishes to live in a specific PBV development. The HACC must provide an

absolute selection preference for eligible in-place families as described in Section 17-VI.B.

above.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COOK COUNTY

CORONOVIRUS RESPONSE PLAN

MARCH 2020

Introduction:

The Housing Authority of Cook County is closely monitoring the current Coronavirus outbreak. This is a

constantly changing situation that we are taking very seriously. We have developed a Response Plan

should this health crisis impact our delivery of services to our residents and participants of our housing

programs. There are many sources of factual information concerning the Coronavirus and COVID-19

which can be found at these websites:

The Cook County Department of Public Health:

www.cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/novel-coronavirus

The Illinois Department of Public Health:

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

The National Institutes of Health: www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

The World Health Organization: www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

It is human nature during times of crisis to want to be overly cautious and react in a manner that we feel is

justified to protect ourselves and our families. We should be cautious and take prudent measures to

protect ourselves, our residents and those with whom we work every day. This plan provides guidance as

to how the HACC can continue our work while being cautious and respectful of this serious health issue

facing our communities. Our goal will be to limit the exposure of the virus to our employees and

residents and to prevent further community spread. Effective March 17, 2020, public access to our

offices will be limited and business will be conducted primarily via phone and e-mail.

Section 1

Chain of Command

In the event that the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Cook County should become unable

or unavailable to perform his duties, the Chief of Staff is hereby designated to act in the capacity of the

Executive Director in his absence. In the event that the Chief of Staff is unable to perform these duties,

the General Counsel is hereby designated to act in the capacity of the Executive Director in his absence.

In the event that the General Counsel is unable to perform these duties, the Director of Rent Assistance is

hereby designated to act in the capacity of the Executive Director in his absence. In the event that the

Director of Rent Assistance is unable to perform these duties, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby

designated to act in the capacity of the Executive Director in his absence.

Any person so designated to act in the capacity of the Executive Director during his absence shall

immediately contact the Acting Chair of the Board of Commissioners to inform her of the circumstances

necessitating this change and shall maintain regular communication with the Board.

Section 2

Communications

The best efforts to combat a serious health issue such as COVID-19 is to communicate clearly and

effectively with employees, residents, government officials, vendors and the public. Accurate and timely

communications will be critical in order to provide proactive responses rather than reactive ones. Use of

multiple forms of communications will be important to spread the message as widely as possible to those

who will rely on the HACC now and in the future. These may include:

• Letters

• Mass e-mail communications

• Mass text message communications

• HACC website and Landlord and Tenant Portals

• Flyers

• Meetings (applying appropriate social distancing)

• Social Media Outlets (such as Facebook and Twitter)

A. Employees

When it is necessary to communicate with the HACC staff, the preferred method will be to call for a

mandatory staff meeting to go over information and any course of action that may be required. If the

situation calls for immediate notification, use of text messaging and e-mails will be used to get

information to employees quickly. In the event that there are changes in policies and procedures or work

stoppages, this information shall be communicated in writing to reduce confusion and misinterpretation.

Areas that may need to be addressed:

Protocols for completing work orders in residents’ homes

Responding to emergency calls

Inspections

New lease ups

Use of outside vendors

1. Employee Health Status

Employees are advised to monitor their health and report any symptoms to their health care providers and

local public health officials as directed by their health care providers.

If an employee believes they may have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms, they are directed to

stay home and monitor their situation while keeping the HACC informed of their status. Employees who

are sick or may have been exposed should notify their manager and call the HACC Employee Attendance

Line at (312) 542-4869.

All employees who are returning from any CDC-designated Level 3 Travel Health Notice

country (as of 3/17/20, these include, but are not limited to, China, Iran, South Korea, the United

Kingdom and Ireland, and many countries in Europe) are required to isolate themselves at home

for at least 14 days after they return, pursuant to CDC guidelines.

Employees must not be concerned with the status of their Earned Benefit Time balances, and the HACC

will work with the employees to ensure that they remain in pay status as long as possible while we

manage the present health crisis.

Absence Due to COVID-19 Pandemic or Isolation/Quarantine Order

The HACC may require employees to leave HACC premises for any of the following reasons

related to COVID-19 pandemic:

a. Return from travel from any country with a CDC-designated Level 3 Travel

Health Notice country;

b. Employees who live or have had close contact with a Person Under Investigation

(PUI) as indicated by public health authorities;

c. Employees who had close contact with a person known to have been diagnosed

with COVID-19 illness.

d. Employees who have a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 illness.

e. Prophylactic distancing of employees from other persons.

Other COVID-19 Related Absences

a. Essential employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to COVID-19

related circumstances beyond their control (such as school closures) may be granted a paid leave

of absence.

b. Employees who choose to self-isolate or limit physical contact at their worksite

for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic are required to provide notice to their Supervisor,

and may be required to use the appropriate accrued leave time for such absences.

B. Residents/Program Participants

The HACC currently serves thousands of households and therefore communications with them

may be limited to letters, the use of our website, text messaging services, mass e-mail

communications, and social media. It will be important to provide our residents with helpful

information that is reliable, timely and effective. Written communications will include basic

information about the virus, how to protect themselves, prevent the spread of the virus and where

to go to find more information. They will be encouraged to contact health officials if they

believe they have contracted the virus or are showing signs of the symptoms. Residents will be

asked to self-quarantine themselves to protect their neighbors and others for as long as may be

required due to governmental action. We ask all of our residents and participants to stay alert and

follow guidance from the Center for Disease Control and local public health officials as the

conditions change.

C. Vendors

For our vendors who work with us to provide goods and services, we will keep them informed

via letters, emails and/or phone calls in any changes to our work environment. If buildings or

neighborhoods are quarantined, we will make them aware of the situation so that they may

determine if they can or will provide services if needed. Emergency work items requiring

immediate attention in an area of concern will be disclosed and a plan to deal with the

emergency will be developed in as timely manner as possible, subject to the nature of the

emergency. For emergencies dealing with fire or police services, residents shall continue to use

9-1-1 services.

D. Government Officials:

The HACC will work closely with state and local officials to monitor the situation and report any

known instances of the virus that have affected our staff or residents. We will cooperate fully

with any request for information as health officials determine the status of the virus in our

communities. If and when government decrees are issued, we will work to communicate these

directives to our residents and staff. The Executive Director or his designee shall be the point of

contact for all communication with public officials.

Section 3

Incident Response:

In the event that the HACC learns that an employee or resident has contracted the virus, the HACC

management shall immediately convene to develop a response. If contact with public health officials has

not already occurred, such contact will be made immediately. We will coordinate our response with them

so that our efforts do not duplicate or in any way impede their ability to respond to the incident. The

HACC management, working with public officials, will help to determine the source of the virus, take

steps to abate any spread of the virus and make recommendations on how to proceed with our daily

operations. The HACC management shall familiarize themselves with the current issues, identify

resources to assist and recommend next steps. The Executive Director or his designee shall keep the

Board of Commissioners informed as conditions develop. Decisions to cease or limit operations shall be

at the direction of the Executive Director, the Board of Commissioners, or their designees. If it is

recommended that office operations be limited or closed, the HACC management will provide a plan as

to how we will continue to provide services under such conditions.

If it becomes necessary to cease operations of the HACC, we will communicate this via our website,

social media, e-mails, text messages and the media. Our phone lines will continue to operate and

messages can be left which will be forwarded to staff members who will be monitoring these messages.

Section 4

Prevention Efforts:

The HACC will make reasonable efforts to control the spread of the virus through commonly known

personal practices and work practices. Information will be disseminated to staff and residents about

coughing/sneezing etiquette, washing of hands and staying home when sick. As a part of our normal

janitorial services, will make additional efforts to sanitize those areas frequented by staff and residents

such as the lobbies, bathrooms, waiting rooms, meeting space and elevators. An emphasis will be made

on those areas which come into frequent contact with hands. We will utilize appropriate disinfectants as

identified by health officials and whenever possible use available cleaning products which serve as a

qualified disinfectant.

The success of any prevention effort must rely upon the good judgment of individuals in our sphere of

living. If an individual is sick, has symptoms, or is known to have the virus, they must stay home and

prevent the spread to others. Employees will be asked to stay at home, residents are asked to remain in

their apartments and seek assistance from family members or others to provide for their basic necessities.

If a State of Emergency is declared by an act of the government, we must follow the instructions

provided, regardless of any inconveniences it may cause in our lives.

Section 5

Operational Protocols:

Leasing/Voucher Issuance: In the event that delivery of HACC services is curtailed due to community

health concerns, the HACC shall endeavor to assist our clients to the extent feasible, through e-mail,

telephone, and surface mail. Applications can be downloaded from the HACC website or provided

through other electronic means.

A. Property Management. Leases will be sent electronically or by mail and followed up with

telephone conversations to review leases and other pertinent documents. Showing of units

will be done in person if possible. In the event that a lockdown is ordered by government

authorities, then, if possible, pictures will be taken and sent electronically to potential renters.

Move in/move out inspections will be waived during any lock down or if staff is unavailable.

If a move out inspection cannot occur, security deposits shall be returned minus any unpaid

rent with no deductions for property damage. Lease enforcement will continue to the extent

complaints can be followed up via e-mail, text messages or phone calls. The HACC shall

continue to comply with state and federal regulations as they relate to the enforcement of

lease provisions.

B. Housing Choice Vouchers. Voucher lease ups should continue to the extent possible.

Paperwork should continue to be processed, subject to staff availability, via e-mail or regular

mail. Telephone conversations should be documented. Lease up inspections should continue

to the extent possible, subject to additional regulatory guidance from the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development and availability of staff and inspectors. Voucher issuance

may be suspended if a quarantine or lock down is ordered, if staffing is limited or

unavailable, or if subject to governmental action.

C. Occupancy Issues: Program eligibility and annual/interim recertifications: The HACC staff

should continue to process program eligibility and recertifications subject to staff availability

and further regulatory guidance. Because income certifications are subject to the HACC staff

having access to the Enterprise Income Verification system and other sources of income

verification, the processing of eligibility/recertifications may be delayed or suspended if these

outside sources become unavailable.

D. Inspections: In order to comply with virus containment protocols, inspections may continue

if conditions allow. The HACC may adopt a biennial or triennial inspection protocol for all

Housing Choice Voucher units during this crisis. Conditions which may affect inspections

include, but are not limited to, availability of staff, additional regulatory guidance, known

health conditions of occupants of the units to be inspected, and governmental restrictions.

The HACC will not allow inspections of units where a known COVID-19 case exists. The

HACC will continue to use outside inspectors if they are available.

E. Maintenance. The HACC will use extreme caution when required to perform work in

common areas and individual apartment units. If sick, personnel will be instructed to remain

home and refrain from performing any work on behalf of the HACC. If residents are infected

by the virus, work will be limited to emergency work orders only and HACC employees will

take additional measures to protect themselves from exposure. This includes the use of proper

protective clothing, respirators, gloves, face masks and other protective gear as needed.

HACC-managed buildings will be cleaned twice daily. Increased attention will be made to

cleaning and disinfecting areas with heavy pedestrian traffic and surfaces which come into

frequent human contact. For example, doors, handrails, elevator push buttons, intercom

panels, and similar surfaces should be cleaned reasonably frequently, subject to staffing

availability. This does not include properties with private access or single entry ingress.

Maintenance should take stock of inventory to endeavor that adequate supplies are in place

should there be a disruption of the supply chain. This should include adequate cleaning

supplies as well as any material or equipment necessary for the safe operation of our

facilities.

F. Financial: Our objective during this crisis is to continue to receive and make payments for

goods and services provided or delivered. Residents are expected to continue to make rent

payments in a timely manner. Our primary mission is to provide housing, and we will work

with residents who experience reductions in income or other financial hardships. We request

that during this crisis, rent payments should be made via the mail with checks or money

orders. We will continue to accept payments in person at the office until such time as the

HACC determines to cease operations or determines that it is best to discontinue direct

payments. Residents that have not yet signed up for direct deposits are encouraged to do so.

Under no circumstances should cash be mailed to make payments. The HACC will work

with our software vendors and banks to determine if we can expand direct deposit payments.

Revenue: Staff, to the extent possible, shall make every effort to record revenues

received and to process deposits as needed. Should the HACC be hampered in its ability

to collect and record payments, no action will be made upon any household for non-

payment of rent. Until such time as mail delivery is suspended, we will regularly check

our mailbox to receive and record rent payments. Staff will continue to verify direct

deposits through online banking systems.

Accounts Payable: Payables will be processed if staff is available and proceeds are on

hand to cover expenses. Every effort will be made to reach out to vendors and keep them

informed about when payments can be expected if we are unable to process them when

they are due. Payments to landlords should be processed provided that funds are made

available from the federal government. Priority will be given to direct deposits. Those

requiring a check to be processed should be completed subject to availability of staff and

funds. If the HACC’s ability to process payments to its landlord and vendors is impeded

due to government action or the lack of staff due to this crisis, it is understood that all

accrued payments hall be made upon the earliest possible ability to process said

payments. The HACC is requesting patience and understanding during this difficult time.

G. Landlords: Communications will be made with all of our landlords to keep them informed

of our situation and to ask that they not take any adverse against participants in the Housing

Choice Voucher program should housing assistance payments be delayed. This should be

done through written communication and our web site.

H. On Site Services should remain available until such time as it is impracticable to provide

services on the sites. All residents are encouraged to take appropriate measures to have

sufficient food and supplies on hand in the event that quarantine is instituted. In the event that

services are disrupted, we will work with state and local officials to make efforts to assist in

the delivery of food and services. The HACC will work to coordinate delivery of food to

those residents who regularly use outside food services.

Section 6

Working Remotely

Working from home shall be encouraged for those employees who are sick, or have been in contact with

someone who has the virus, or have been directed to work from home. Because not all tasks required to

perform job duties can be performed remotely, efforts will be made between HACC management and

staff to identify work that can be done remotely from home. The HACC shall provide computer access

through a VPN connection or other technical means in accordance with prescribed security protocols

established by our IT staff. In the event that proper remote access cannot be granted due to security

concerns or connectivity issues, other means such as emails and phones shall be utilized to the greatest

extent feasible.

Maintenance work obviously cannot be performed remotely from home, and therefore the maintenance

staff shall be designated as standby if it becomes necessary to close the building offices for any length of

time. Residents will continue to be asked to call into our emergency call line to report any issues requiring

immediate attention. Work orders will be created and addressed in accordance with the priority of the

work and the availability of staff. Any staff required to perform work at any of our properties shall wear

proper protective gear provided by the HACC and utilize safe work practices at all times. We will

communicate to our residents the need for patience as we work to continue to provide safe housing while

protecting our employees and their families.

Section 7

Travel and Training

All travel outside of Cook County for the HACC staff is suspended until further notice.

All previously approved travel outside of Cook County for HACC staff is canceled until further notice.

Section 8

Social Gatherings

All social gatherings in HACC properties are suspended until further notice.

No visitors shall be permitted in HACC-managed properties (except medical professionals, HACC

staff, approved service providers and emergency responders) until further notice.

This includes all resident meetings and social activities on HACC properties. It is our intent to cooperate

with containment efforts and not expose our residents, approved service providers, permitted visitors, or

the HACC staff.

2021 PHA Annual Plan Attachment B.1C Community Service and Self-Sufficiency Programs

Housing

Authority #

Housing Authority Name Fiscal Year Begin Date

IL025 Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) April 1, 2021

The Housing Authority of Cook County is adopting the following waiver as described in NOTICE PIH 2020-

13 (HA), REV-1:

“PH-5: Community Service and Self-Sufficiency Requirement (CSSR) Statutory Authority: Section 12(c) of

the USHA of 1937 Regulatory Authority: 24 CFR § 960.603(a) and 960.603(b) Description: The statute

and regulations require that each adult resident of public housing, except for any family member that is

exempt, must contribute 8 hours per month of community service or participate in an economic self-

sufficiency program or a combination of both. A family’s noncompliance with the service requirement is

grounds for non-renewal of the lease at the end of the lease term. HUD is waiving this requirement and

is alternatively suspending the community service and self-sufficiency requirement.

If a PHA adopts this waiver, tenants will not be subject to this requirement at the family’s next annual

reexamination. Upon the family’s next annual reexamination, PHAs should report on Form HUD-50058

each individual’s CSSR status as either exempt for those that are exempt, or pending for those that are

otherwise eligible but for which the suspension prevents a housing authority from determining

compliance. After a PHA completes an annual reexamination for any family, the CSSR becomes effective

again for family members for the subsequent annual reexamination cycle.”

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE HACC’S ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN 2020

CHAPTER 4 – APPLICATIONS, WAITING LIST, AND TENANT SELECTION

4-II.C. OPENING AND CLOSING THE WAITING LIST

Closing the Waiting List

The HACC is permitted to close the waiting list if it has an adequate pool of families to use its

available HCV assistance [24 CFR 982.206]. Alternatively, the HACC may elect to continue to

accept applications only from certain categories of families that meet particular preferences or

funding criteria.

Additional Paragraph:

The HACC’s wait list will remain open to accept applicants who meet the eligibility

requirements of any special initiative or targeted funding programs who are referred through

various community organizations or other government agencies.

4-III.B. SELECTION AND HCV FUNDING SOURCES

Special Admissions [24 CFR 982.203]

HUD may award funding for specifically-named families living in specified types of units (e.g.,

a family that is displaced by demolition of public housing; a non-purchasing family residing in

HOPE 1 or 2 projects). In these cases, the HACC may admit families that are not on the waiting

list, or without considering the family’s position on the waiting list. The HACC must maintain

records showing that such families were admitted with special program funding.

Additional Paragraph:

In the event that the HACC chooses to demolish or dispose of any of its HACC-owned units,

affected residents will be added to the wait list and will receive a preference regardless of

whether or not HUD is providing special funding.

Targeted Funding [24 CFR 982.204(e)]

HUD may award the HACC funding for a specified category of families on the waiting list. The

HACC must use this funding only to assist the families within the specified category. Within this

category of families, the order in which such families are assisted is determined according to the

policies provided in Section 4-III.C.

Additional Paragraph:

If there is an insufficient applicant pool on the HACC’s wait list that qualify for a specific

initiative or targeted funding, then applicants may be referred through various community

organizations or other government agencies. Referred applicants who meet the eligibility

requirements of a specific initiative or targeted funding will be added to the wait list.

PARAGRAPH FROM SECTION 4-III.C.

Admissions Preferences – Current Language

The HACC has established a system of preferences for the selection of families admitted to the

Program. Preferences will be applied cumulatively and must be verified. The following are the

preferences the HACC has established:

• Homelessness (see below for definition) – 4 points

• Veterans and veterans’ families – 3 points

• People with disabilities – 2 points

• Victims of domestic violence (VAWA) – 1 point

To meet the preference definition of homelessness, an applicant must qualify as follows: An

individual who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and whose primary

nighttime residence is a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide

temporary living accommodations; OR an institution that provides a temporary residence for

individuals intended to be institutionalized; OR a public or private place not designed for, or

ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

The HACC will use these same preferences in its project-based voucher (PBV) program, but

may apply them in a different order. Additionally, additional preferences may apply to the PBV

program based on the type of housing receiving assistance. Chapter 17 describes the preferences

as they apply to PBV projects.

Admissions Preferences – Proposed Language

Because the demand for rental assistance far outweighs the available supply, the HACC has

elected not to use preferences in its tenant-based HCV Program. Without preferences, the HACC

can provide equal access to all populations of people who need and are eligible for rental

assistance.

However, in an effort to help reduce homelessness, the HACC will work with the Continuum of

Care (CoC) to identify people experiencing homelessness and will provide a preference for 100

vouchers. The CoC will provide the HACC with an HMIS report where the HACC will match

names on the HMIS report to names on the HACC’s HCV and PBV wait lists. A match will be

done quarterly, with the HACC issuing 25 vouchers per quarter.

Order of Selection – Current Language

The HACC’s system of preferences will select families according to the rank of their preference

and then the date and time of application.

1. Families will be selected from the waiting list based on time and date of their

application and the preference(s) for which they qualify. Preferences are cumulative.

Applicants with the highest point totals will be ranked higher, along with time and

date for when preference points are equivalent.

2. When selecting applicants from the waiting list, the HACC will match the

characteristics of the available assistance to determine the number of applicants to be

called for eligibility determination from the waiting lists. The HACC will offer

vouchers to the highest-ranking applicants who qualify for subsidy.

3. Matching the available funding with the number of applicants, success rates of

voucher holders, etc., is not an exact science and the HACC reserves the right to deny

funding to voucher holders in accord with regulations should a funding shortage be

anticipated or occur.

Order of Selection – Proposed Language

With the exception of targeted funding, the HACC will select applicants from the wait list in the

order they appear on the wait list after the randomized lottery is completed.

CHAPTER 17 – PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS

PARAGRAPH FROM SECTION 17-VI.D.

Preferences [24 CFR 983.251(d)] – Current Language

The HACC may use the same selection preferences that are used for the tenant-based voucher

program, establish selection criteria or preferences for the PBV program as a whole or for

occupancy of particular PBV developments or units. In addition to the preferences used in the

tenant-based HCV Program, the HACC may also implement preferences for specific

developments based on the population served. The preferences will still be applied cumulatively,

but the priority of the preferences may change from PBV development to PBV development. The

HACC must provide an absolute selection preference for eligible in-place families as described

in Section 17-VI.B. above.

Preferences – Proposed Language

The HACC may establish selection criteria or preferences for the PBV program as a whole or

for occupancy of particular PBV developments or units. Some of the PBV developments aim to

serve specific populations, such as the homeless, Veterans, people with disabilities, survivors of

domestic violence, etc. For these specific PBV developments, preference will be given to

applicants who meet the definition of the specific population. Additionally, the HACC’s

preference for 100 vouchers for the homeless may be applied to the PBV Program if the

identified candidate wishes to live in a specific PBV development. The HACC must provide an

absolute selection preference for eligible in-place families as described in Section 17-VI.B.

above.

2021 PHA Annual Plan Attachment B.2 New Activities

Housing

Authority #

Housing Authority Name Fiscal Year Begin Date

IL025 Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) April 1, 2021

CONVERSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING

For AMP IL025000005-Chicago Heights’ Family Sites:

HACC has positioned itself to attract equity investors for possible tax credit funds and conventional

financing for the modernization and redevelopment of all 172 units. HACC was awarded a Choice

Neighborhood Planning Grant with the City of Chicago Heights and will apply for a Choice Neighborhood

Implementation Grant. The plan is “to transform distressed public and assisted housing into energy

efficient, mixed-income housing that is physically and financially viable over the long-term”; the details of

the plans can be reviewed at Chiheightschoice.com. Units that are vacant in PIC as of 12/31/2019 will be

assessed and some units will undergo general modernization which may include replacing floors, blinds,

appliances, light fixtures, outlets, kitchen counterparts, cabinets, vanities, toilets and replacing vents. 2017

Capital Funds will be used to modernize several of these vacant units.

If it is determined that maintaining the property in a decent, safe and sanitary environment is not financially

feasible due to a lack of subsidy then demolition or disposition may be explored.

For AMP IL02500012

HACC may submit a disposition application.

For AMP IL025000029: HACC has begun the process of applying for disposition under HUD guidance regarding asset

repositioning, including Notice PIH 2018-04 regarding scattered sites. Disposition would place the

scattered sites on a better financial footing to remain viable as low-income housing over the long term.

For AMPs IL025000051, IL025000052 and IL025000100: HACC is considering taking part in the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program for these 163

units.

2021 PHA Annual Plan Attachment B.5 Mission and Goals

Housing

Authority #

Housing Authority Name Fiscal Year Begin Date

IL025 Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) April 1, 2021

➢ Build New Housing

➢ Technology

Social Media

• Explore the establishment of new social media platforms to better connect with HACC residents

and general public (Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)

• Continue to produce engaging content, with focus on multi-media testimonials that will drive

traffic to our social media outlets

• Gain followers (“likes”) on current social media outlets (1000+ on Facebook, 250+ on Twitter

by 2024)

• More seamlessly embed social media feeds within website

Marketing/Website

• Explore alternative mass-marketing platforms and expand beyond ConstantContact and EZText

• Expand scope of YouTube Channel presence, adding two videos/quarter through 2024

• Establish digital and traditional marketing campaign for human services-related beWELL

Program website

• Establish video-based testimonial “beWELL Stories” marketing campaign

Paper-less Processes/Digital Workflows

• Online Portals for applicants, tenants and all employees

• Improved Real Estate Management and Financial Reporting

➢ Mobility

• Expand Program

➢ Pursue Nontraditional Funding Resources

• Philanthropic

• LIHTC Equity

• Trust Fund

• Corporate

• Other federal funding (HOME, CDBG, Choice Neighborhood)

• Fundraisers

➢ Health & Wellness

• Increase access to services

• Health Care Goals-ensure residents have access to care (MCOs)

• Particular emphasis on behavioral health

• Bring quality service providers to sites

• Make quality health care known and available to voucher holders

• Develop innovative programs-pilot programs for frequent users of Emergency Rooms

➢