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Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lowell Housing Authority Regular Board Of Commissioners Meeting
The Board discussed several operational and financial matters, including a fiscal assessment update, a financial report highlighting operating statements and budget variances, and a review of housing unit vacancies and leasing challenges. The Board approved the acceptance of properties at 691 and 701 Merrimack Street as a gift, authorized an amendment to the Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001, and approved contract closeout documents and final payments for various roofing and elevator projects. Furthermore, the Board approved multiple contract awards and change orders for construction and services, and voted to approve the State Annual Plan and Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027 to 2029.
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Lowell Housing Authority Regular Board Of Commissioners Meeting
The meeting addressed the retirement of a facilities director and included an update on the 5-Year Plan, specifically regarding HUD funding, Rental Assistance Demonstration conversions, and capital needs assessments. The Board reviewed the financial performance of various housing programs and received reports on vacancy rates across federal, state, and multifamily portfolios. Key voting items included approval of an amendment to the 2025-2029 Five-Year Strategic Plan, the Regional Capital Assistance Team terms of service, the 2027 Federal Annual Plan, a contract change order for mechanical services, and contract awards for elevator maintenance and pest control services.
May 14, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Lowell Housing Authority Annual PHA Plan 2025-2029
This Annual PHA Plan for the Lowell Housing Authority outlines revisions to existing PHA plan elements and new activities. It focuses on repositioning federal housing portfolios through RAD conversion, RAD/Section 18 blending, and Section 18 Demolition/Disposition. The five-year goals for 2025-2029 encompass physical facilities, management operations, and client services. Physical facilities include creating mixed-use developments, federalizing State Public Housing, addressing aging infrastructure, implementing energy-efficient systems, increasing handicap accessible units, and developing new affordable housing. Management operations focus on technology training, digital file conversion, adherence to new HUD regulations, grant expansion, and staff performance. Client services emphasize establishing a Resident Service Division, expanding FSS and homeownership programs, securing VASH vouchers, and enhancing resident communications. The plan also details the Family Self-Sufficiency Program Action Plan.
May 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Lowell Housing Authority Regular Meeting
The meeting agenda includes reports regarding illegal dumping at housing authority dumpsters and prosecution status, enforcement efforts for unpermitted vehicles on premises, and technical plans for streaming board meetings via local municipal access channels. Financial and facilities updates are provided by the Chief Financial Officer and the Management/Facilities Director respectively. Voting items include the adoption of 2026 HUD income and over-income limits, revision and submission of the Family Self-Sufficiency action plan, and contract award recommendations for roof replacements and services at City View Towers.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
