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Authorization to approve the FY2025 Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy.
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Presenter: Leonard Langston, Interim Chief Property Officer
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Recommendation
The Interim Chief Executive Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Housing Authority approve the FY2025 Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP).
The requested action complies in all material respects with applicable Chicago Housing Authority Board policies and applicable federal (HUD) regulations.
Background
Pursuant to HUD regulations, CHA is required to implement an ACOP to govern its Public Housing Program. The ACOP provides the required information on the rules that CHA will follow in the administration of the Public Housing Program. The FY2025 ACOP contains updated policy changes as needed to be consistent with HUD requirements and current practice
CHA held a 30-day public comment period from May 8, 2025, through June 6, 2025. Announcements for the public comment process appeared on CHA's website, in the Chicago Reader, and in the Chicago Sun-Times. CHA also distributed resident notices across CHA properties and sent an email notification to Public Housing participants. Below is a brief overview of the changes.
Changes to ACOP
Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA)
Per HUD guidance and Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Notice 2024-19, Public Housing Agencies must update their ACOP to include HOTMA provisions by June 6, 2025. To achieve compliance with HOTMA regulations, the Public Housing Program has incorporated the following changes into the ACOP:
Section II.B Processing of Applications and Eligibility for Admission; Qualifying for Admission Eligibility
This section was revised to remove self-certification of Social Security Numbers.
Section II.G Processing of Applications and Eligibility for Admission; Admissions Screening Criteria & Section VI.B Re-Examinations of Income and Family Circumstances; Re-Examination...
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