Gina Vadney

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport will hold a Public Hearing to discuss and accept comments on its proposed FY2018 Annual Agency Plan. A draft copy of the proposed submission is available at the Main Office of the Bridgeport Housing Authority and on the PCC Website. The public hearing is open to all interested parties, and participants should present their comments in writing. The PCC does not discriminate in admission to or access to or participation in its federally assisted programs and activities. Provisions will be made for persons who have physical barriers or disabilities so that they may fully participate if they so choose.

The document outlines the administrative plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, detailing policies for its operation in accordance with HUD requirements and local goals. The plan's core mission is to provide quality housing, empower residents towards self-sufficiency, and foster public-private partnerships for neighborhood revitalization. Key commitments include administering federal and state laws, ensuring decent and affordable housing, promoting fair housing and equal opportunity, encouraging self-sufficiency, and maintaining high standards of service and professionalism.

This Annual Plan for The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport outlines its strategic direction through nine key goals. These goals focus on expanding and sustaining housing options, improving the quality and safety of living environments, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting household self-sufficiency and asset development. The plan also prioritizes equal opportunity and fair housing, delivering quality customer service, achieving high-performing agency status, developing non-federal business opportunities, and encouraging greater resident involvement. The overarching vision is to become a high-performing authority that serves its residents and community with efficiency and innovation.

This Annual Plan for the Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Bridgeport d/b/a Park City Communities outlines the organization's policies, rules, and requirements for its operations, programs, and services, aiming to address the needs of low-income families. Key focus areas include revising housing needs strategies, deconcentration policies, financial resource management, and rent determination. The plan details operational and management procedures, grievance processes, and community service and self-sufficiency programs. It also addresses safety and crime prevention, pet policies, asset management, and new activities such as mixed-finance modernization, demolition/disposition, and the use of project-based vouchers for redevelopment initiatives like Marina Village and Padre Panik Village. The plan's overarching goal is to enhance the well-being and self-sufficiency of assisted families and improve housing quality.

This Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport d/b/a Park City Communities (PCC) outlines its policies, rules, and requirements, and its mission, goals, and objectives for serving low-income families for Fiscal Year 2018. The plan focuses on several key areas: revising housing needs assessment, eligibility, selection, and admissions policies; managing financial resources and rent determination; optimizing operations and management; coordinating with social service providers for self-sufficiency programs; enhancing safety and crime prevention; and implementing asset management activities. A major strategic priority is the redevelopment of Marina Village and Father Panik Village through mixed-finance modernization, demolition/disposition, and the strategic use of Project-Based Vouchers to create new, affordable, mixed-income housing, aiming to improve living conditions and expand housing opportunities for residents.