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Alameda Housing Authority Presentation on the Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs)
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To: Honorable President Sarah Lewis and Members of the Social Service Human Relations Board
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2, hereafter referred to in this notice as "ARPA") into law, which provides over $1.9 trillion in relief to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, State and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Section 3202 of ARPA appropriates $5 billion for new incremental Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs), the renewal of those EHVs, and fees for the cost of administering the EHVs and other eligible expenses defined by notice to prevent, prepare, and respond to the COVID 19 pandemic to facilitate the leasing through the use of the emergency vouchers, such as security deposit assistance and other costs related to retention and support of participating owners.
Under PIH Notice 2021-15, in May 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated 70,000 EHVs to public housing authorities and issued guidance on the administration of these EHVs.
BACKGROUND
On May 10, 2021, HUD notified the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) of its allocation of 57 EHVs and required AHA to accept these vouchers by May 24, 2021. Vanessa Cooper, Executive Director, indicated to HUD an acceptance of the 57 EHVs on May 13, 2021. This acceptance resulted in the issuance of the budget authority and administrative fees to support 57 EHVs on July 1, 2021.
DISCUSSION
EHVs are to assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness; at risk of experiencing homelessness; fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or were recently homeless and for whom providing rental assistance will prevent the family's homelessness or having high risk of housing...
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