Chester County Housing Authority

This Five-Year Action Plan outlines the Capital Fund Program initiatives for the Housing Authority of the County of Chester from 2026 to 2030. It details physical needs work statements for specific developments including KING TERR & FAIRVIEW VILL, OXFORD TERRACE, and 222 N CHURCH & LOCUST, MAPLE, SPRUCE CTS, covering repairs, replacements, and modernizations such as windows, piping, appliances, and unit renovations. The plan also incorporates authority-wide management needs for administration, operations, and computer system upgrades.

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative and operational updates including resolutions regarding the termination of a city clock contract, updates to the hybrid work policy, settlement of a legal case, the status of a non-profit organization, revision of bylaws, and adjustments to utility allowances. The meeting also included reports from the CEO, finance department, public housing, and the housing choice voucher program, covering topics such as relocation progress, grant submissions, human resources initiatives, and strategic compliance updates.

This document outlines the Capital Fund Program's Five-Year Action Plan for the Housing Authority of the County of Chester. It details planned physical needs and management needs work statements across various housing developments and authority-wide operations for the period of 2023 to 2027. The plan allocates funding for a range of improvements including modernizations, repairs, system upgrades (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security), accessibility enhancements, and general administration and operations, aiming to maintain and improve the housing authority's properties.

The board meeting agenda included an Executive Session/Solicitor Update, introduction of guests, public comment, and several resolutions. Key discussion areas covered updates from the CEO/Executive Director regarding the holiday schedule and essential operations closure. The Human Resources section highlighted the completion of the 2026 Personnel Policy, which includes new policies on defamation, domestic violence, and AI use, alongside successful Open Enrollment. Strategic initiatives included the renewal of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program grant for 2026 ($116,450) and updates on transitional housing planning for domestic abuse clients. New partnerships were established concerning grants for youth intervention academies and YouthBuild applications.

This Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the County of Chester outlines policies, rules, and requirements for its operations, programs, and services, targeting low-income families. Key strategic pillars include revising existing plan elements such as housing needs, financial resources, rent determination, and operations; initiating new activities like asset repositioning, implementing Project-Based Vouchers, and updating non-smoking policies; and making progress on organizational development and the transition to a new property management system. The plan also details strategies for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing by analyzing county data, educating landlords, and conducting workshops for government officials, non-profits, and residents. The overarching mission is to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing conditions, promote self-sufficiency, and ensure fair and equal opportunity.