Lees Summit Housing Authority

This document outlines the development process for the Lee's Summit Housing Authority's (LSHA) five-year strategic plan, focusing on key aspirations, obstacles, strengths, opportunities, and strategies. The plan aims to provide outstanding affordable and mixed-income housing, improve rental housing quality, and support older residents. Key strategic areas include capitalizing on LSHA's reputation, advocating for the housing industry, identifying trends for diverse housing solutions, and building strong partnerships. The plan also addresses community opposition and sets goals such as reducing the waiting list, creating new housing units, and participating in comprehensive housing studies.

The Lee's Summit Housing Authority's Statement of Policies outlines its mission to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low to moderate-income elderly and families in Lee's Summit. The document details key objectives such as creating quality living environments, fostering partnerships, and promoting a people-oriented organization. It emphasizes non-discrimination, compliance with fair housing laws, and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and language assistance for Limited English Proficiency persons. Further priorities include efficient program operation, family outreach, adherence to federal regulations like QHWRA and the Federal Privacy Act, and promoting resident self-sufficiency and employee growth.

This document outlines the administrative plan for the Lee's Summit Housing Authority, focusing on the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs. It details the procedures and criteria for administering PBV assistance, including program commitment and priorities such as expanding affordable housing, revitalizing neighborhoods, and serving specific populations. The plan also covers special provisions for public housing conversions to PBV under RAD, addressing project selection, contract terms, and resident rights. Overall, it aims to ensure compliance with HUD regulations and further the LSHA's mission of creating and preserving affordable housing while promoting deconcentration of poverty and expanding housing opportunities.

This Streamlined Annual PHA Plan outlines the Lee's Summit Housing Authority's policies, programs, and services aimed at addressing the housing needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. Key strategic areas include promoting adequate and affordable housing, providing services free from discrimination, modernizing properties, and fostering high performance. The plan also details efforts to increase affordable housing supply through initiatives like Project-Based Vouchers and Low Income Housing Tax Credit developments, while working towards building multi-generational, mixed-income communities and affirmatively furthering fair housing.

The Lee's Summit Housing Authority's 5-Year Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to build multi-generational, mixed-income communities of distinction and advocate for affordable housing through new construction, asset restoration, and partnerships. Guided by the principles of TRUST, the plan prioritizes reducing the affordable housing waiting list by developing 100 mixed-income units, conducting a comprehensive housing study, and actively engaging in city housing discussions. It also focuses on fostering partnerships, advocating for the housing industry, and leveraging trends to create broader housing solutions.