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The Obama Administration’s Public Housing and Rental Assistance Agenda

This article discusses the public housing and rental assistance agenda implemented by the Obama Administration in Santa Clara County. It highlights the local housing problems, least affordable metropolitan statistical areas, and the various programs and services provided by the Housing Authority. The article also emphasizes the need for affordable housing and how it can contribute to the nation's economic recovery.

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The Obama Administration’s Public Housing and Rental Assistance Agenda

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  1. The Obama Administration’s Public Housing and Rental Assistance Agenda

  2. Santa Clara County Median Income in 2010 • Eligible Incomes Vary by Household Size • Hypothetical Household of Four (Median Income of $105,500): • Moderate-Income: $127,320 (up to 120% of Median) • Low-Income: $84,900 (up to 80% of Median) • Very Low-Income: $53,050 (up to 50% of Median) • Extremely Low Income $31,850 (30% of Median)

  3. Local Housing Problems • Housing is not affordable. Although median incomes are high, people on fixed incomes and earning minimum wage cannot afford decent housing • Lack of housing supply. Insufficient supply of all housing, particularly affordable housing. • Overcrowding is common. Two or three families often squeeze into small apartments.

  4. Housing problems (cont’d.) • Some housing in need of repair.1960s and 1970s housing is showing signs of disrepair and need for rehabilitation • Homelessness continues to be a problem. An estimated 7,500* people are homeless in San Jose. • Section 8 Wait List has 55,000+ households. 500 vouchers available per year from turnover. * Figure provided by City of San Jose

  5. Least Affordable Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) MSA Housing Wage for Two Bedroom Rent • San Jose, CA $35.02 • San Francisco, CA $34.13 • Stamford-Norwalk, CT $28.71 • Oakland, CA $27.31 • Boston, MA-NH $27.29 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $25.79 • Nassau-Suffolk, NY $25.46 • Westchester County, NY $24.88 • Orange County, CA $23.46 • Washington, DC-MD-VA $23.42 Statistics from National Low Income Housing Coalition (2003)

  6. Housing Authority Programs and Services Section 8 Rental Assistance Program Affordable Housing Development Using Tax Credit Equity and Commercial Debt Property Management Community Services

  7. Obama’s Public Housing Agenda(Proposed FY 2011 Budget) • Operating Fund close to last administration • Capital Fund @ $2B with $30B in deferred improvements • No PBA vouchers for public housing (PH Dispo) • HOPE VI @ $0, with new program “Choice Neighborhood Initiative” at $250M

  8. What works and should be expanded: Public Housing Disposition • Transfers public ownership to non-profit entity. • Provides PBA vouchers that increases NOI. • Allows use of private equity and debt • Generates significant upfront capital to rehabilitate • Provides funds for services

  9. Rincon Gardens

  10. Rincon Senior Housing • 200 Unit Senior Housing • Built in 1981 • Capital and Operating Funds Inadequate • Serious deterioration • Highly inefficient energy systems • Limited funds for services

  11. Structural Beam Failing

  12. Major Issues Prior to Rehab • Communication with tenants, neighbors, public officials about upcoming changes • Coordination of real estate activities and tenant eligibility process • Careful handling of requirements by public and private entities • Clear tracking of expenses, timelines and key project events • Compliance with dozens of laws, rules and regulations.

  13. Substantial Rehabilitation Required

  14. Housing as Economic Stimulus • Construction Jobs • Material Suppliers • Professional Services • Development Fees for Local Government • Investment Community Receives Market Returns

  15. Housing = Jobs Project created 400 jobs over a 2 year period.

  16. Housing = Economic Activity

  17. Results Expand Support for Affordable Housing

  18. Results Expand Support for Affordable Housing

  19. Results Expand Support for Affordable Housing

  20. Community Leadership’s Positive Reaction

  21. What needs to be done…. • Ambitious Housing Production Program • Significant Effort to Improve Public Housing • Reform of HUD rental assistance programs • Support Regulatory Relief • Connect federal efforts on housing and social services

  22. Conclusion: Affordable Housing Can Contribute to Nation’s Economic Recovery

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