Judith Carlin

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority's Five-Year Plan outlines its mission to prioritize people and provide affordable housing while committing to resources that help individuals and communities thrive. The plan focuses on expanding and improving the quality of affordable and accessible housing, enhancing services for residents, and promoting self-sufficiency, financial stability, and homeownership. It also emphasizes marketing programs, enhancing safety, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and deconcentrating poverty within its jurisdiction for low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the policies, rules, and requirements for the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority's operations, programs, and services to meet the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. Key priorities include addressing housing needs for various demographics such as the elderly, disabled, and homeless, promoting fair housing through deconcentration and non-discriminatory site selection, and enhancing operations and management, including pest control and VAWA policies. The plan also details capital improvements, such as renovations, new construction, and RAD conversions, all aimed at increasing the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing in Lorain County, consistent with local consolidated plans.

The Annual PHA Plan outlines the strategic direction for Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (dba Raise Up) for the fiscal year beginning July 2026. The plan prioritizes expanding and improving the supply of affordable and accessible housing, with a particular focus on extremely low-income, elderly, and disabled families, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Key strategic goals include enhancing resident services, fostering self-sufficiency and homeownership, ensuring safe living environments, actively promoting fair housing, and deconcentrating poverty through diverse housing opportunities and community collaborations.

The Annual PHA Plan for Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority dba Raise Up outlines its policies, programs, and services to address the housing needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. The plan details strategies across key areas including housing needs, deconcentration, financial management, and property operations. Key initiatives include the potential conversion of public housing units to Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) under the RAD program, mixed finance development, and demolition/disposition of certain properties. It also focuses on new activities such as implementing a homeless preference, enhancing housing accessibility, and providing social services, all aimed at ensuring safe, decent, and affordable housing within Lorain County.