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REPORT - REQUEST TO ALLOCATE TEN (10) VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING VOUCHERS FOR THE ALTAMIRA FAMILY APARTMENTS UNDER A FIFTEEN-YEAR PROJECT-BASED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS CONTRACT
BACKGROUND: The Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program is a component of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Under this program, a Public Housing Authority can attach up to 20 percent of its budget authority under the Housing Choice Voucher program to specific housing units. Project-basing of VASH vouchers is allowed so long as the VA is in support of the project.
The low vacancy rates and high rent costs in Sonoma County have presented significant challenges to Veterans attempting to use VASH vouchers. The VASH program is targeted towards chronically homeless Veterans; the unique needs of the target population create additional barriers to successful long-term housing placements. The utilization rate for the program is currently 77 percent.
The Housing Authority approved the release of a Requ...
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