Charmaine Davis-Ford

The Norwalk Housing Authority's 2023 Annual Plan outlines new activities and reports on progress towards its mission and goals. Key strategic areas include preserving and expanding the supply of assisted housing, improving the quality of NHA properties and surrounding neighborhoods, and increasing assisted housing choices. The plan also focuses on promoting self-sufficiency and education for NHA customers, fostering fair housing and equal opportunity, and enhancing agency efficiency and effectiveness. Specific initiatives for 2023 involve developing new housing units, modernizing existing properties, utilizing project-based vouchers, and pursuing grants, alongside ongoing programs for resident support and community engagement.

The Norwalk Housing Authority's Moving to Work (MTW) Application and Plan outlines its strategy to participate in the MTW Expansion Cohort #4, focusing on landlord initiatives. The plan aims to enhance housing opportunities, engage minds, and enrich lives by achieving cost savings, promoting resident self-sufficiency, and expanding housing choice. Key initiatives include establishing flexible payment standards (80-120% of FMR), providing vacancy loss payments to landlords, and offering damage claim reimbursements. These actions are designed to encourage landlord participation, facilitate leasing in higher opportunity areas, and ultimately empower residents through improved access to education, employment, and better living conditions.