Waltham Housing Authority

This document is the Annual PHA Plan for the Waltham Housing Authority, outlining its policies, rules, and requirements for operations, programs, and services. It informs HUD, families, and the public about the PHA's mission and goals for serving low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. The plan details revisions to existing elements, new activities, and a progress report on its mission and goals. Key strategic areas include addressing housing needs, ensuring financial stability, managing operations, implementing grievance procedures, promoting community service and safety, and capital improvements. A significant focus is placed on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, particularly for disabled individuals and victims of domestic violence.

The meeting included a review of financials, a discussion of ongoing COVID-19 protocols, and the acceptance of Amendment #14- FY2023 Formula Funding CFA 5001 and Amendment #15- 35177 & 35169 CFA 5001. Additionally, the Vacancy & Work Order Reports were reviewed.

This Streamlined Annual PHA Plan outlines the Waltham Housing Authority's policies, rules, and requirements, detailing its mission, goals, and objectives for serving low-income families. Key strategic areas include responding to public health crises, improving facility conditions and energy efficiency, addressing the needs of disabled individuals, enhancing safety and crime prevention, and preventing domestic violence. The plan also covers financial management, capital improvements, and adherence to civil rights and fair housing principles.

The meeting covered financial reviews, COVID-19 funding, modernization projects including change orders for the Community Room Fin Tube Radiation and Custom Vertical Blinds, and vacancy and work order reports. Mass Nahro awarded Kelly Durkee-Erwin Board Member of the Year 2020. The board agreed on the date for the December meeting.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the Waltham Housing Authority's policies, rules, and requirements, serving as a roadmap for its operations, programs, and services for low-income families. Key objectives include improving the physical condition and energy efficiency of developments, collaborating with local commissions to address the needs of disabled residents, enhancing community safety through partnerships with local police, and preventing domestic violence. The plan also details revisions to the ACOP, potential applications for safety and crime prevention funding, and the implementation of a non-smoking policy. A strong emphasis is placed on civil rights and fair housing, actively working to prevent various forms of discrimination.