St Louis Housing Authority

The board meeting agenda included the adoption of amendments to the Ethics/Standard of Conduct Policy and the adoption of amended and restated bylaws. The session also featured reports from the chair and the director, and an executive session was scheduled to address personnel, real estate, and confidential records.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved resolutions related to the Agency Plan annual submission for fiscal year 2026, the Capital Fund Five-Year Plan, and the Capital Fund annual statement. Revisions to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, allowances for tenant-furnished utilities, and the flat rent schedule for the public housing program were also authorized. Additionally, the board accepted financial statements and the independent auditor's report. The Executive Director provided updates on redevelopment projects, housing choice voucher utilization, economic mobility programs, and digital transformation efforts at the agency.

This Annual Plan for the St. Louis Housing Authority outlines policies, rules, and requirements for its operations, programs, and services, primarily aimed at serving low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. It details revisions to existing elements such as housing needs assessment, eligibility, selection and admissions policies, financial resources, rent determination, and asset management. Key updates include comprehensive changes related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections, adjustments to waiting list preferences, modifications to income determination, and clarification of termination of assistance policies for both HCV and public housing programs. The plan also addresses new activities and strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing for the fiscal year beginning October 2025.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the St. Louis Housing Authority's policies, programs, and services for the fiscal year beginning October 2025, aimed at serving low-income families. The plan details revisions across various operational elements, including housing needs, eligibility, selection, admissions, financial resources, rent determination, and asset management. A significant focus is placed on enhancing protections and procedures related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), such as updating definitions, notification protocols, and documentation requirements for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The plan acknowledges critical housing challenges in the jurisdiction, including a shortage of approximately 35,000 affordable units for extremely low-income households and addressing housing disparities among different demographic groups.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved policies related to Artificial Intelligence use, minor safety and protection for service providers, and revisions to the Sunshine Law Compliance Policy. The meeting also included reports from the Director and Commissioners regarding strategic planning progress, public housing program updates, housing choice voucher utilization, and community engagement efforts.