Felicia Burris

The board meeting agenda included a closed session to discuss strategy for union negotiations and several action items. These items covered the approval of accounts receivable write-offs, authorization of mechanical system replacements at Riverbend Towers, modernization of units at Diggs Homes, and the execution of a contract for a new intercom system. Furthermore, the board reviewed the low-income public housing flat rent, submission of the PHA plan to HUD, and project management recommendations. Informational items regarding resident engagement and eviction prevention were presented, alongside various departmental monthly reports including finance, real estate development, and human resources.

The Detroit Housing Commission's 5-Year PHA Plan outlines its commitment to effectively develop, manage, and preserve affordable housing while transforming into a resident-centered customer service organization. Key strategic areas include maximizing Low Income Public Housing resources and improving Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) scores, streamlining the Housing Choice Voucher Program to increase landlord participation and utilization, and engaging in strategic development to acquire additional rental units and reposition its portfolio. The plan also prioritizes expanding social services and self-sufficiency programs for residents, ensuring compliance with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections, and implementing a comprehensive capital improvement plan focused on ADA compliance, energy efficiency, and overall property enhancement. The ultimate vision is to provide quality housing and foster economic opportunities for low-income families.

The Detroit Housing Commission's 2019 Annual Plan and CFP 5-Year Action Plan outlines the organization's policies, programs, and services to meet the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. The plan focuses on five principal goals: the creation of affordable housing, promotion of equal housing opportunities, fostering resident self-sufficiency, improving the quality of life for residents, and planning for the disposal and/or redevelopment of the Frederick Douglass Homes Site. Key strategies include deconcentration of poverty, income-mixing, revisions to operational and management policies, and comprehensive capital improvements to develop, manage, and preserve quality affordable housing through strategic partnerships, sound fiscal management, and operational sustainability.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the Detroit Housing Commission's mission and objectives for serving low-income families, contributing to its broader 5-Year Plan (2023-2027). Key priorities include the creation of affordable housing through public-private partnerships and the modernization of existing units, particularly through initiatives like the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The plan also emphasizes promoting self-sufficiency among residents through workforce development and homeownership programs, while actively pursuing fair housing goals by expanding housing opportunities and de-concentrating poverty.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the Detroit Housing Commission's mission, goals, and objectives to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families. The plan focuses on strategic priorities including the creation of affordable housing, promotion of equal housing opportunities and self-sufficiency, and improvement of the living environment through capital improvements and efficient resource management. It also addresses the redevelopment of vacant sites and the maximization of housing program resources.