Daniel Lyons

This 2026 Annual Plan outlines the Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon's strategies and progress toward addressing housing needs, particularly for extremely low-income families. Key priorities include leveraging public and private funds for housing development through programs like the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance and Whole-Home Repairs, improving public housing (PHAS) and Section 8 (SEMAP) management scores, designating housing for specific resident groups, fostering resident employment, and participating in efforts to end homelessness through initiatives such as the HUD-VASH program. The plan emphasizes ensuring equitable access to assisted housing and details efforts to strengthen internal controls and compliance in response to fiscal year audit findings related to financial reporting, waiting list administration, and Housing Quality Standards inspections.

This Annual Plan for the Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon details policies, rules, and requirements to serve low-, very low-, and extremely low-income families. Its strategic goals include leveraging funds for new housing opportunities, enhancing Public Housing and Section 8 management, designating housing for specific resident groups, boosting resident employment, contributing to efforts to end homelessness, and upholding fair housing access. The plan emphasizes prioritizing extremely low-income households and ensuring access to safe, decent, and affordable housing through its programs.

The consortium discussed a range of topics including the Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP), financial reports, and legal counsel procurement. Key actions included approving bills, discussing correspondence with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the PRP, and reviewing proposals for legal counsel. The group also discussed potential collaborations with organizations such as Trout Unlimited and the Quittapahilla Watershed Association. Additionally, the consortium addressed the implementation of Best Management Practice (BMP) projects, Sunoco Penalty Grant, amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (ICA), and stormwater fees.

The 2020-2024 Five Year Plan for the Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon is a roadmap to promote safe, decent, and affordable housing while ensuring an environment free from discrimination for low-income families. Its strategic pillars include leveraging funds for housing development, enhancing public housing management, designating housing for specific resident groups, boosting resident employment, contributing to efforts to end homelessness, and upholding equitable housing access. The plan also details asset management strategies, such as property renovations, exploring RAD conversions, and improving operational efficiency across its diverse housing portfolio.