Importance of Special Purpose Vouchers in Housing Programs

Whats So Special About SPVs??? Training By: Luke Radomski & Rich Beatty Portfolio Management Specialist Milwaukee Field Office, HUD

Introduction In this training you will learn the following: What are Special Purpose Vouchers? Types of Special Purpose Vouchers? Updated Number for Each Special Purpose Vouchers Why are they so important to the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Special Purpose Vouchers are specifically provided for by Congress in line-item appropriations which distinguish them from regular vouchers. What are Special Purpose Vouchers?

HUD-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Examples of Special Purpose Vouchers . Family Unification Program (FUP) Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Mainstream Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPVs), including Enhanced Vouchers Emergency Housing Vouchers

What is the purpose for HUD-VASH? The HUD VASH program combines HUD Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs at its medical centers and in the community. Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing (HUD-VASH) Do HUD-VASH Vouchers qualify for fungibility under the Standard MTW Agreement or the MTW Operations Notice? HUD-VASH Vouchers are not eligible for fungibility under the Standard MTW Agreement or the MTW Operations Notice.

HUD-VASH Vouchers have separate operating requirements and must be administered in accordance with the requirements listed at Operating Requirement for HUD- VASH https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_ho using/programs/hcv/vash The operating requirements waive and alter many of the standard HCV statutes and regulations at 24 CFR 982. Unless stated in the HUD-VASH operating requirements, however, the regulatory requirements at 24 CFR 982 and all other HUD directives for the HCV program are applicable to HUD-VASH vouchers.

Reporting Requirements for HUD-VASH PHAs must follow reporting requirements contained in Notice PIH 2011-53. The HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion form may be used if the PHA has received approval to apply MTW flexibilities to HUD-VASH vouchers. The code "VASH" has been established for use on line 2n of HUD-50058 to indicate that the family is a participant. The field for entering HUD-VASH Vouchers is 2p of the HUD-50058 MTW and line 2n of the HUD- 50058 MTW Expansion. If PHAs utilize MTW flexibilities, they must report on HUD-VASH vouchers and their funding separately from other vouchers under the Standard MTW Agreement or MTW Operations Notice in the VASH fields of the Voucher Management System (VMS).

Current MKE FO HUD- VASH Statistics State of Wisconsin currently has 18 housing authorities who have been awarded HUD-VASH Awards 1266 VASH Eligible Awards have been Awarded with 922 Vouchers being leased (72.83%) 50% of our Housing Authority have reached 80% Threshold (National Goal) Top 5 Performers Brown County Housing Authority (95.35%) Chippewa County Housing Authority (92.59%) CDA of the City of West Allis (90.60%) City of Appleton Housing Authority (89.09%) Tomah Public Housing Authority (86.00%)

What is the purpose for FUP? FUP is a program under which HCVs are provided to two different populations: Families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in either: The imminent placement of the family s child or children in out-of-home care. The delay in the discharge of the child or children to the family from out-of-home care. Family Unification Program(FUP) Youths ages 18 to 24 years old who: Left foster care at age 16 or older or will leave foster care within 90 days, in accordance with a transition plan described in section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act; and Are homeless; or Are at risk of homelessness. By statute, FUP vouchers issued to youths may only be used to provide housing assistance for a maximum of 36 months. There is no time limitation on FUP family vouchers. FUP vouchers enable these families and youths to lease decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private housing market. Do FUP Vouchers qualify for fungibility under the Standard MTW Agreement or the MTW Operations Notice? FUP funds are not eligible for fungibility under the Standard MTW Agreement or the MTW Operations Notice.

The NOFA language allows vouchers to be administered in accordance with Standard MTW Agreements or the MTW Operations Notice unless MTW provisions are inconsistent with the appropriations act or requirements of the NOFA. No additional approval is needed from Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs. Operating Requirement for FUP In the event of a conflict between the flexibilities in the Standard MTW Agreement/MTW Operations Notice and the appropriations act or NOFA language, the act and NOFA govern. Applicable NOFAs include FY 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017/18, and 2019 FUP NOFAs,

The HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion form may be used if MTW flexibilities are applied to these vouchers. Reporting Requirement for FUP Special Purpose codes must be identified on the HUD-50058 (or the HUD-50058 MTW or HUD- 50058 MTW Expansion, if using) for FUP families. The codes for FUP are: FUPF for FUP-eligible families FUPY for FUP-eligible youths PHAs must also report in the FUP components of VMS.

What is the purpose for FYI? The FYI initiative allows PHAs partnering with Public Child Welfare Agencies (PCWAs) to request HCVs to assist eligible youth for a period of 36 months, subject to availability. Eligible youth must meet the following conditions: Has attained at least 18 years and not more than 24 years of age; Left foster care, or will leave foster care within 90 days, in accordance with a transition plan described in section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act at age 16 or older; and Is homeless or is at risk of becoming homeless. Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Who is eligible to request FYI Vouchers? PHAs are eligible if they currently administer the HCV Program and do not administer FUP. PHAs that administer FUP, awarded any year, are not eligible to administer assistance under FYI TPV. A list of PHAs that administer the HCV program and do not administer FUP is available at the FYI webpage.

The vouchers may be administered in accordance with Standard MTW Agreements or the MTW Operations Notice unless MTW provisions are inconsistent with the appropriations act or requirements of the FYI program requirements. No additional approval is needed from Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs. Operating Requirement for FYI In the event of a conflict between the flexibilities in the Standard MTW Agreement/MTW Operations Notice and the appropriations act or FYI program requirements language, the act and FYI program requirements language govern.

The HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion form may be used if MTW flexibilities are applied to these vouchers. Special purpose codes must be identified on the HUD-50058 (or the HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion, if using) for FYI youth. Reporting Requirements for FYI The code for FYI is FYITPV. PHAs must also report in the FUP components of VMS. What fields should agencies use to report FYI Vouchers in VMS? Family Unification 2008/Forward MTW.

Current MKE FO FUP/FYI Statistics State of Wisconsin currently has 6 housing authorities who have been awarded FUP and 9 housing authorities who have been awarded FYI Awards FUP: 312 vouchers awarded with 243 vouchers utilized (77.88%) FYI: 27 vouchers awarded with 9 voucher utilized (33.30%) 80% Threshold (National Goal) only 2 housing authorities are above 80% with 3 just below 80% (avg 75%) Top Performers Dane County Housing Authority (96%) Madison CDA (86%)

These awards are no longer awarded but are still accounted for within the Special Vouchers Program What is the purpose of Non-Elderly Disabled Vouchers (NED)? NED Vouchers are designed to provide assisted housing to families whose head, spouse, or co- head is a person with a disability under age 62 as of the date of signing the HAP contract. NED Category 2 vouchers are specifically for non- elderly persons with disabilities transitioning from nursing homes or other health facilities into the community. Non-Elderly Disabled Vouchers (NED s)

What are the reporting requirements for Non- Elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers? The HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion form may be used if MTW flexibilities are applied to these vouchers. Special purpose codes must be identified on the HUD-50058 (or the HUD-50058 MTW or HUD- 50058 MTW Expansion, if using) for NED families. The code for all NED vouchers except NED Category 2 is NED The code for NED Category 2 vouchers is NHT PHAs must also report in the NED fields of VMS.

State of Wisconsin currently has 4 housing authorities who still have NED Awards awarded to them 345 total awards have been awarded with 287 being utilized (83.19) 80% Threshold (National Goal) only 1 housing authority that is just 80% Top Performers Kenosha Housing Authority (96%) West Bend Housing Authority(85%) Current MKE FO NEDs Statistics

What are Mainstream Vouchers? Mainstream vouchers are designed to provide assisted housing to families that include a non-elderly person with disabilities who is at least age 18 and not yet 62 years of age at the time the HAP contract is signed. The eligible family member does not need to be the head, spouse, or co-head. Does Mainstream funding qualify for fungibility under the Standard MTW Agreement or the MTW Operations Notice? Mainstream funds are not eligible for fungibility under the Standard MTW Agreement or the MTW Operations Notice. Mainstream Vouchers

The NOFA language allows vouchers to be administered in accordance with Standard MTW Agreements or the MTW Operations Notice unless MTW provisions are inconsistent with the appropriations act or requirements of the NOFA. No additional approval is needed from Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs. In the event of a conflict between the flexibilities in the Standard MTW Agreement/MTW Operations Notice and the appropriations act or NOFA language, the act and NOFA govern. Applicable NOFAs include FY 2017 and FY 2019 Mainstream NOFAs. Operating Requirement for Mainstream Vouchers

The HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion form may be used if MTW flexibilities are applied to these vouchers. Special Purpose codes must be identified on the HUD-50058 (or the HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion, if using) for Mainstream families. The code for all Mainstream vouchers is MS5 PHAs must report Mainstream HAP and units in the Mainstream 5 Year section of VMS. Reporting Requirements for Mainstream

State of Wisconsin currently has 11 housing authorities who have been awarded Mainstream Vouchers Awards 626 Mainstream Eligible Awards have been Awarded with 334 Vouchers being leased (53.35%) Four of our Housing Authority have reached 80% Threshold (National Goal) Top Performers Waukesha Housing Authority (97.33%) Chippewa County Housing Authority (96.97%) Madison CDA (93.22%) Housing Authority of Winnebago County (80.77%) Current MKE FO Mainstream Statistics

PHAs must develop a MOU with local Continuum of Care partners PHA must receive referrals from Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry (CE)? PHA can establish separate waitlist for EHV applicants. PHA must adopt EHV into current Administrative Plan. Emergency Housing Vouchers

Homeless At Risk of Homelessness Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking Recently Homeless or have a high risk of housing instability. Eligibility Requirement for Emergency Housing Vouchers

The HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion form may be used if MTW flexibilities are applied to these vouchers. Special Purpose codes must be identified on the HUD-50058 (or the HUD-50058 MTW or HUD-50058 MTW Expansion, if using) for Mainstream families. The code for all Emergency Housing Vouchers is EHV PHAs must report Mainstream HAP and units in the EHV section of VMS. Reporting Requirements for Emergency Housing Vouchers

State of Wisconsin currently has 6 housing authorities who have been awarded Emergency Housing Voucher Awards 730 Emergency Housing Vouchers have been Awarded EHV s in Wisconsin WHEDA (358) HACM (121) Madison CDA (69) Milwaukee County (63) Dane County (45) Brown County (35) Kenosha County (24) Saux County (15) Current MKE FO Emergency Housing Voucher Allocations

Questions???

Luke Radomski Luke.B.Radomski@hud.gov (414) 935-6679 Contact Info . Just in case you have questions in the future! Richard Rich Beatty Richard.K.Beatty@hud.gov (414) 935-6738 U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Ste. 950 Milwaukee, WI 53203-2289