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Public Comment Notice for MtW Safe Harbor Policies

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will receive public comment at a special meeting on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 on its Moving to Work Safe Harbor Policy beginning at 4:00PM, or as soon thereafter as possible. This meeting will be held at the Harrisonburg City Council chambers located at 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Moving to Work documents are available for public review and comment during office hours at HRHA’s offices at 286 Kelley Street and 143 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg and at www.harrisonburgrha.com/mtw

Public Comment Notice for MtW and 2022 Plans

Public Comment Notice

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners Meeting will receive public comment on its proposed FY2022 Annual Plan, Admission and Continued Occupancy Policies and Budgets as well as its Moving to Work Supplement at its meeting on August 18, 2021 beginning at 4:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible. This meeting will be held at the Harrisonburg City Council chambers located at 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Notice to the Public

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority announces that its proposed FY22 Annual Plan, FY22 Budget, Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and Admission and Continued Occupancy Policies for JR “Polly” Lineweaver, Lineweaver Annex, Franklin Heights, and Commerce Village programs as well as its Moving to Work supplement plan will be available for public review and comment beginning August 18, 2021 through October 4, 2021.

Copies may be obtained during office hours at HRHA’s administrative offices located at 286 Kelley Street and 143 Reservoir Street and Commerce Village in Harrisonburg as well as on its website, www.harrisonburgrha.com/document-center

Stakeholder Engagement Process Begins for MtW Agency-wide Changes

To apply for Moving to Work (MtW) designation, HRHA conducted initial outreach and engagement processes with residents, participants, and community agencies in Fall 2020. We presented a number of changes we were hoping to make to improve efficiencies, reduce burden on residents, participants, and staff, increase family self-sufficiency, and expand housing choice and stock. HRHA submitted our request and initial plan to HUD December 2020 and we received notice of acceptance January 2021. HRHA is one of the few housing authorities in the country to receive this designation and be granted the flexibilities that MtW allows.

As we work to refine our proposals, we continue gathering feedback from residents, participants, and community partners. There are many opportunities in the coming weeks and months to learn more about our changes and offer your insight and perspective. An entire calendar can be found on our MtW page and includes opportunities to join online focus groups, submit comments via a feedback form, or schedule a call with a member of our team. We hope you contribute your insight as we implement these major agency changes.

MtW designation is a huge opportunity for our agency to better serve our residents and participants through expanding housing opportunities, collaborating on self-sufficiency initiatives, reducing administrative burden, bringing in new landlords, supporting first time home buyers, and much more. We hope you join us in crafting programs and policy that best serve our community. Thank you!

 Moving to Work (MtW) Webpage

Franklin Heights Halloween Drop-In

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) coordinators planned a Halloween drop-in on October 30 for residents in HRHA’s Franklin Heights. Stephanie, a resident of Franklin Heights (FH), did all the decorating, creating webs, stringing lights, and more to create a fun and safe Halloween atmosphere. One at a time, each family had the opportunity for a household picture (on polaroid to take home), pick a pumpkin and treat bag, and (for adults) to connect with an FSS coordinator to learn more about Moving to Work (MtW) and provide comment if interested. We had over two dozen families come through with over 40 kids!

Patience with her own winter squash

FSS Participant Cora and kids

Franklin Heights resident Stephanie did ALL the decorations for th eevent!

The basement of the Reservoir Office was converted into a fun and spooky walk through.

Moving to Work (MtW) Plan Available for Comment

In August, HRHA was selected to participate in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) cohort #1 of the Moving to Work expansion. Participation in the MtW expansion allows HRHA to develop local policies to meet MtW objectives, as well as flexibility on some spending. 

The MtW plan has been published, and will be available for pubic comment October 16, 2020 through November 16, 2020. The MtW plan will be posted online, on our Facebook page, and available for pick up at the HRHA Main Office during business hours (286 Kelley St., Harrisonburg).

From HRHA Executive Michael Wong:
Franklin Heights Unit in the fall
Residents, program participants and community partners,

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) is excited to share our Moving to Work (MtW) plan and invite comments on our proposed activities and goals. We are grateful for feedback over the last month and a half, which assisted in the drafting of the proposed plan. We encourage your participation in our public comment period, the public hearing at City Hall October 21, and the October 29th input meetings for residents and participants.

 

Explanation of plan, avenues for comment, and more at:

https://harrisonburgrha.com/mtw/

Public Comment and Hearing Notice – Moving to Work Plan

On October 16, 2020, the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Moving to Work Plan will be posted at the Authority’s website www.harrisonburgrha.com and available for public comment. Copies will also be available at the Authority’s administrative office. The Harrisonburg
Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners Meeting will hold a public hearing on its proposed Moving to Work Plan at its meeting on October 21, 2020 beginning at 4:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible.

Pursuant to Harrisonburg City Code Section 2-2-6, the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA.

The agenda will be posted on the city’s website at: https://harrisonburg-va.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Residents/Media will be able to attend the meeting according to best practices and procedures associated with the pandemic.
1. Masks must be worn
2. Social Distance of at least 6 ft will be followed

Residents will also be able to watch the meeting live on:
• The City’s website: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/agendas
• Public Education Government Channel 3

First Resident and Participant Information/Comment Opportunity for MTW Tonight!

What policies can HRHA change to improve rent structure, certifications, and other elements that impact my voucher? How can HRHA improve my opportunists to achieve self-sufficiency?

The Board of Commissioners meeting will be September 16, 4:00pm, at the HRHA Main office on 286 Kelley St.

The first of many opportunities for residents and participants to learn more about the Moving to Work (MtW) process is this evening at the Board of Commissioners Meeting. Residents of HRHA and participants in the HCV program are invited to attend (masked and distanced) or may call in at the number below. The meeting starts at 4:00pm and is held at the HRHA Main Office, 286 Kelley St in Harrisonburg.

To learn more about MtW and learn/provide input at the September 16 4:00pm meeting, please call:

1 – 929 – 205 – 6099

Enter the Meeting ID: 856 8954 0424 when prompted.