TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Cynthia Emerson, Community Services Director
FROM: Stacey Bush, Housing Services Manager
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution Establishing the IRC HCV Program Five Year Plan, Certifications and Administrative Plan
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BACKGROUND
The Indian River County (IRC) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered locally by our Public Housing Agency (PHA). HUD requires all PHAs to maintain a Five-Year Plan and an Administrative Plan that outlines local policies for program administration. These documents guide how the program operates to ensure transparency and compliance with federal regulations.
The Five-Year Plan and the Administrative Plan sets forth the PHA’s mission and long-term goals for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families.
ANALYSIS
The IRC HCV Program has completed a review and update of its Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and Administrative Plan in accordance with HUD requirements. The plans incorporate public input, align with current federal regulations, and reflect local housing needs. For transparency and accountability, staff is bringing this item before the Board for a second time to ensure that the public was provided sufficient notice and opportunity for comment, as required by HUD regulations.
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the approval of these policy documents. All administrative functions and program activities are supported by existing HUD grant allocations and administrative fee revenue.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Approval of the FY2021-2025 Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan in May 2020.
Initial presentation of the IRC HCV Program Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and Administrative Plan on July 15, 2025, re-submitted due to a required correction in public notice.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Approval of 5-Year Plan or any amendments.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Quality of Life.
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
• Aligns with the County’s Consolidated Plan for HUD funding;
• Supports goals identified in the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and SHIP Program priorities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the resolution adopting the IRC Housing Choice Voucher Program Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and Administrative Plan and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.