Montgomery County Housing Authority

This document outlines the Capital Fund Program's five-year action plan for the Montgomery County Housing Authority. The plan details significant capital investments and operational expenditures across various housing developments including Golden Age Manor, Sidney Pollock House, Brighthope Estates, and Marshall W Lee Towers, as well as authority-wide initiatives. Key focus areas include facility modernizations, replacements, and upgrades (e.g., roofs, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, elevators), environmental abatement, new unit development, and allocation for operations, management, and architectural/engineering services from 2025 through 2029.

The agenda included the annual board reorganization, public participation, informational updates and discussion on fair market rent, repositioning, and housing compliance office reports. Executive reports covered finance and accounting, approval of the financial report and ratification of bill payments, management and administration, and public housing & maintenance facilities. Action items included a resolution for the 2026 MCHA budget and ratification of a change order for Lee Towers.

This Annual PHA Plan for the Montgomery County Housing Authority outlines its policies, programs, and services to address the needs of low-, very low-, and extremely low-income families. Key focus areas include revising existing policies related to housing needs, eligibility, and operations; managing and developing the housing portfolio through initiatives like Choice Neighborhoods and conversions to Project-Based Rental Assistance; expanding program administration, including Project-Based Vouchers and capital grant programs; and maintaining operational excellence and financial stewardship through high performance, compliance, and diverse funding acquisition. The plan aims to enhance housing options, improve resident safety and well-being, and ensure efficient and compliant operations for low-income households.

This Annual PHA Plan for the Montgomery County Housing Authority outlines policies, rules, and services to meet the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. Key strategic areas include implementing revisions mandated by the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016 final rule concerning financial hardship exemptions and income determinations, and updating administrative plans for Family Self Sufficiency and Emergency Housing Vouchers. The plan details efforts to expand housing options through exploring new development activities, conversions, and the administration of Project-Based Vouchers, alongside ongoing unit modernization and applications for various funding programs, all while addressing fair housing goals and referencing a Capital Fund Plan for 2024-2028.