Darlisha Cooper

This Annual Plan for the St. Louis Housing Authority outlines policies, rules, and requirements for its operations, programs, and services, primarily aimed at serving low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. It details revisions to existing elements such as housing needs assessment, eligibility, selection and admissions policies, financial resources, rent determination, and asset management. Key updates include comprehensive changes related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections, adjustments to waiting list preferences, modifications to income determination, and clarification of termination of assistance policies for both HCV and public housing programs. The plan also addresses new activities and strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing for the fiscal year beginning October 2025.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the St. Louis Housing Authority's policies, programs, and services for the fiscal year beginning October 2025, aimed at serving low-income families. The plan details revisions across various operational elements, including housing needs, eligibility, selection, admissions, financial resources, rent determination, and asset management. A significant focus is placed on enhancing protections and procedures related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), such as updating definitions, notification protocols, and documentation requirements for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The plan acknowledges critical housing challenges in the jurisdiction, including a shortage of approximately 35,000 affordable units for extremely low-income households and addressing housing disparities among different demographic groups.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved policies related to Artificial Intelligence use, minor safety and protection for service providers, and revisions to the Sunshine Law Compliance Policy. The meeting also included reports from the Director and Commissioners regarding strategic planning progress, public housing program updates, housing choice voucher utilization, and community engagement efforts.

The St. Louis Housing Authority's FY 2026 Annual Plan serves as a roadmap to provide quality housing and expand opportunities for low-income families. Informed by its 2020-2025 Strategic Plan and guiding its 2030 Strategic Plan, the document outlines priorities including maintaining safe environments, redeveloping and repositioning properties, strengthening property management oversight, expanding Housing Choice Voucher programs, diversifying funding, optimizing internal operations, promoting community identity, and improving residents' quality of life through services and programs. These efforts are designed to advance housing stability, resident success, and community impact.

This document outlines the St. Louis Housing Authority's (SLHA) FY 2026 Agency Plan, which details the goals, strategies, and priorities for improving the physical condition and management of its Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Key components include revisions to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, Utility Allowance Schedule, Flat Rent Schedule, and a Five-Year Capital Fund Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. The plan addresses physical improvements, management enhancements, administrative functions, operations, and development activities to ensure ongoing program effectiveness and compliance with HUD regulations.