Birmingham Housing Authority

The document outlines an agenda which includes the President's Report, the Monthly Financial Report, Charge-Offs for PE as of January 31, 2026, the Approval of the 2026 Voucher Payment Standards, Approval to Revise the Section 8 Utility Allowances, and the Approval of Award of Contracts for Project-Based Vouchers. The agenda is associated with the Minutes of the January 22, 2026, Regular Meeting.

The upcoming meeting includes the election of officers for Calendar Year 2026. The Consent Agenda features the President/CEO's Report, presentation of the Cumulative Low-Income Housing Finance Report for the period ended December 31, 2025, and Resolution 2026-12810 for the approval of Charge-Offs for the same period. Old Business involves a Housing Operations status update, and New Business focuses on Real Estate Development, specifically the Approval of Award of Contract for Project-Based Vouchers. The agenda also reserves time for presentations by individuals wishing to speak before the Board and an Executive Session.

This document, the 2027 PHA Annual Plan Draft for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, serves as a comprehensive guide to the organization's policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals, submitted annually to HUD. The plan outlines strategies including actively marketing public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 programs, making accessible modifications, seeking alternative funding, maintaining properties, and ensuring low vacancy rates. It also details compliance with fair housing, civil rights, and relocation requirements, particularly in relation to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program and its various operational aspects.

The 5-Year PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District outlines its mission to provide high-standard affordable housing, foster vibrant communities, and serve as a catalyst for opportunity. The plan is structured around five HUD Strategic Goals: supporting underserved communities by expanding, improving, and increasing choices in assisted housing; ensuring access to and production of affordable housing through improved living environments, self-sufficiency, and fair housing; promoting homeownership by building organizational capacity, increasing public awareness, and leveraging partnerships; advancing sustainable communities through economic empowerment and environmental quality; and strengthening internal capacity by enhancing the work environment and supporting employees.

This document is an Annual Plan Amendment for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), outlining policies, programs, and strategies for meeting local housing needs for the 2025 fiscal year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025). A key focus is the Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant application for the Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Homes public housing site. The plan aims to transform distressed housing, support families, and revitalize the Kingston-Woodlawn neighborhood into a viable community by preserving affordable housing, advancing mixed-income communities, and investing in human capital through Housing, People, and Neighborhood task groups.