Framingham Housing Authority

This Annual Plan for the Framingham Housing Authority outlines its initiatives for the coming year, focusing on providing safe, sanitary, and secure housing for low and moderate-income residents while promoting economic self-sufficiency and creating a welcoming environment. The plan details strategies for improving the quality of assisted housing through rehabilitation and new construction, implementing innovative programs and services for residents, and expanding affordable housing opportunities, including specific measures to ensure fair housing access and support for disabled individuals.

The Framingham Housing Authority's 5-Year PHA Plan outlines its mission to provide safe, sanitary, and secure housing for low and moderate-income families, promoting self-sufficiency and a welcoming environment. Key strategic goals include improving the quality of assisted housing, fostering innovative programs and services, expanding affordable housing opportunities, facilitating community events, promoting self-sufficiency and asset development, operating efficiently, and ensuring equal opportunity and fair housing by collaborating with various entities and optimizing resources.

This document outlines the Framingham Housing Authority's initiatives and policies for its housing programs for the 2026 fiscal year. It details the management of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, covering application processes, waiting list organization, selection for assistance, and grounds for termination of assistance and tenancy. Additionally, it addresses the implementation of the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, including proposal selection, housing types, and site selection standards, all while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and promoting fair housing practices.

The Framingham Housing Authority is inviting tenants and the general public to review the Authority's Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The plan includes the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (5-year), Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan, Current Operating Budget, Responses to the Performance Management Review (PMR) findings, a list of housing authority policies, and a list of waivers from governing regulations of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). Residents and the general public are invited to review the Annual Plan and submit public comments.