San Bernardino Co Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) Annual Moving to Work Plan details the planned use of MTW flexibilities. Its long-term goals, articulated through five aspirational statements, center on team empowerment, providing dignified housing, ensuring financial stability, driving innovation through technology, and fostering partnerships. Complementary short-term goals are set for operational efficiency, client economic independence, and expanding housing choices. The overarching mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve an enriched quality of life through housing opportunities and resources.

This Annual Moving to Work Plan outlines the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino's strategies to leverage MTW flexibilities for its fiscal year 2026-27. The plan is guided by its mission to empower individuals and families through housing opportunities and resources, and its vision for a stable and enriched quality of life for all. Key focus areas include achieving long-term aspirational statements related to team empowerment, providing safe housing, financial stability, fostering innovative programming, and building strong partnerships. Short-term objectives center on operational efficiency, promoting client self-sufficiency, and expanding housing choices for low-income families.

The Board of Commissioners discussed the Executive Director's report and a board building presentation concerning preliminary information for the fiscal year 2026-2027 agency budget and the 2027 Moving to Work annual plan. They also considered the approval of appropriations increases and contract amendments for temporary maintenance help services, and a retroactive contract amendment for armed guard services to provide fire watch at an office location. Financial business included the review of agency-wide financial statements and the approval of uncollectable tenant account write-offs.

This Administrative Plan details the operational policies for the Housing Services Programs administered by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino. It covers a comprehensive range of topics including eligibility requirements, waiting list management, income and rent calculations, subsidy standards, property inspections, program moves, and terminations. The plan aims to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing opportunities, encourage self-sufficiency, and ensure fair and equal access to housing for low-income families and individuals throughout San Bernardino County, while complying with HUD regulations and its Moving to Work plan.

The Board of Commissioners discussed the Executive Director's report and a presentation regarding recent legislative visits to Capitol Hill. Key agenda items included the approval of contract extensions for the Project-Based Voucher Program for several apartment developments and the approval of an amendment to an agency-wide landscape services contract. Additionally, the Board reviewed agency-wide financial statements and authorized the write-off of uncollectable vacated tenant accounts as collection losses.