Hold a Public Hearing to Adopt the 5-Year Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan 2025-2029City of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 1.
Copyrighted
April 7, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Hold a Public Hearing to Adopt the 5-Year Public Housing
Authority (PHA) Plan 2025-2029
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council receive input on the 5-Year PHA Plan and
approve the adoption of the 5-Year PHA Plan, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The
Certification By State Or Local Office Of The 5-Year Public
Housing Agency (PHA) Plan's Consistency With The
Consolidated Plan And Approval Of The 5-Year Pha Plan
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. _Hold PH and Approve PHA Plan Memo
3. 2025 RESOLUTION NOTICE
4. _City of Dubuque_IA087_5-YEAR PLAN —DRAFT
5. C.3._50077-SL
6. Proof of Publication
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Hold a Public Hearing to adopt the 5-Year Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Plan 2025-2029
DATE: April 2, 2025
Housing & Community Development Department Alexis Steger is recommending City
Council receive input on the 5-Year PHA Plan and approve the adoption of the 5-Year
PHA Plan.
The City of Dubuque is a Public Housing Authority (PHA) that provides housing
assistance to residents. A PHA is required to submit a 5-Year Plan PHA Plan once
every 51" PHA fiscal year, and the Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) each remaining fiscal year.
The 5-Year PHA Plan was reviewed by the Housing Commission on April 1, 2025,
where the commission was given the opportunity to review the plan and provide input
and comments. The Housing Commission recommended that the City Council approve
and adopt the 5-Year PHA Plan.
Additionally, HUD requires that the Resident Advisory Commission, comprised of all
residents on assisted housing, review the proposed plan. The RAB meeting was held on
February 12, 2025.
The 5-Year Plan covers the period from 2025-2029 and includes goals and priorities for
the PHA. This 5-Year PHA Plan will be used to create the PHA Annual Plan for the next
4 years for annual reporting purposes. This 5-Year PHA Plan is focused on the
following concepts for the City of Dubuque PHA: increasing the number of homeowners
participating in the HCV Program, promoting self-sufficiency, tenant education,
supporting childcare initiatives in the community, increasing landlord participation in the
Housing Choice Voucher program, and decreasing concentrated areas of poverty.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Dubuque is a Public Housing Authority (PHA) that provides housing
assistance to residents. A PHA is required to submit a 5-Year Plan PHA Plan once
every 5t" PHA fiscal year, and the Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) each remaining fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
The City Council is required to hold the public hearing prior to approving the 5-Year
PHA Plan before it is submitted to HUD.
The 5-Year PHA Plan was reviewed by the Housing Commission on April 1, 2025,
where the commission was given the opportunity to review the plan and provide input
and comments. The Housing Commission recommended that the City Council approve
and adopt the 5-Year PHA Plan.
Additionally, HUD requires that the Resident Advisory Commission, comprised of all
residents on assisted housing, review the proposed plan. The RAB meeting was held on
February 12, 2025.
The 5-Year Plan covers the period from 2025-2029 and includes goals and priorities for
the PHA. This 5-Year PHA Plan will be used to create the PHA Annual Plan for the next
4 years for annual reporting purposes. This 5-Year PHA Plan is focused on the
following concepts for the City of Dubuque PHA: increasing the number of homeowners
participating in the HCV Program, promoting self-sufficiency, tenant education,
supporting childcare initiatives in the community, increasing landlord participation in the
Housing Choice Voucher program, and decreasing concentrated areas of poverty.
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RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request the Mayor and City Council hold a public hearing on April 7,2025,
to receive input on the 5-Year PHA Plan and approve the adoption of the 5-Year PHA
Plan.
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Prepared by Gina Hodgson Housing & Community Devel., 350 W. 61h St., Suite 312 Telephone: (563) 690-6072
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13'h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 114-25
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION BY
STATE OR LOCAL OFFICE OF THE 5-YEAR PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA)
PLAN'S CONSISTENCY WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND APPROVAL OF
THE 5-YEAR PHA PLAN
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires
submission of the 5-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan once every 5 PHA fiscal
years; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires
Certification of the 5-Year PHA Plan's Consistency with the Consolidated Plan; and
Whereas, the Housing commission reviewed the 5-Year PHA Plan on April 1,
2025-land
Whereas, the Resident Advisory Board reviewed the 5-Year PHA Plan on
February 12, 2025; and
Whereas, the City Council held a public hearing to receive comment on the
proposed 5-Year PHA Plan on April 7, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE IOWA:
Section 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to certify the 5-Year
PHA Plan's Consistency with the Consolidated Plan; and
Section 2: That the Director of Housing and Community Development is hereby
authorized to submit the 5-Year PHA Plan and the Certification as required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of April, 2025.
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Attest:
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
5-Year PHA Plan U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development OMB No. 2577-0226
Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires: 03/31/2024
(for All PHAs)
Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements
concerning the PHA's operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the
PHA's mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families
Applicability. The Form HUD-50075-5Y is to be completed once every 5 PHA fiscal years by all PHAs.
A. I PHA Information.
A.1 I PHA Name: City of Dubuque PHA Code: IA087
PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): _07/2025
The Five -Year Period of the Plan (i.e. 2019-2023): 2025-2029
PHA Plan Submission Type: ® 5-Year Plan Submission ❑ Revised 5-Year Plan Submission
Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public.
A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing
and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may
reasonably obtain additional information on the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan, but excluded from their streamlined
submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central
office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official websites. PHAs are also encouraged to provide
each resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.
The City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department PHA Plan, Plan Elements, and PHA Policies are available for review
online at hLtps://www.ciiyofdubuque.org/1484/Administrative-Plans as well as in person at the following locations: Housing & Community
Development Department 350 W 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, IA 52001; and City Hall 50 W 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001.
A public comment period was published on February 19th, 2025, and ended on April 7, 2025, with the following comments received.
A Public Hearing was published February 19th, 2025, and held on April 7, 2025, by the City Council. Minutes of that hearing can be accessed at
the above listed places online and in person
H PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below
PHA Program(s) in the Program(s) not in the No. of Units in Each Program
Participating PHAs Code Consortia Consortia
PH I HCV
Lead PHA
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form HUD-50075-5Y (03/31/2024)
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B.
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Plan Elements. Required for all PHAs completing this form.
B.1
Mission. State the PHA's mission for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families in the PHA's
jurisdiction for the next five years.
SEE ATTACHED B.I.
The City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department ission is to provide decent, safe, and
affordable rental housing and to provide opportunities that promott self-sufficiency, economic independence, and
homeownership opportunities for eligible Housing Choice VoWher particip ts.
B.2
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Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the erve the needs of low-income, very low-
income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years.
SEE ATTACHED B.2.
B.3
Progress Report. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in mee g the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
SEE ATTACHED B.3.
BA
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals. Provide altatement of the PHA's goals, ach ities, objectives, policies, or programs that will
enable the PHA to serve the needs of child and stdult victims of domestic violence, dating i lencc, sexual assault, or stalking.
SEE ATTACHED B.4.
C.
Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
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Significant Amendment or Modification. Provide a statement on the c%Used for determining a significant amendment or modification to the
5-Year Pl
C.2
Resident A visory Board (RAB) Cotents.
(a) Did the RAB(s) have comments to the 5-Year PHA Plan? SEE ATTACHED C.2. AND C.2.1.
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(b) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the 5-Year PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their
analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
C.3
Certification by State or Local Officials.
Form HUD-50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the
PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.
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Required Submission for HUD FO Review.
(a) Did the public challenge any elements of the Plan?
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(b) If yes, include Challenged Elements.
D.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH).
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D.1
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. (Non -qualified PHAs are only required to complete this section on the Annual PHA Plan. All
qualified PHAs must complete this section.)
Provide a statement of the PHA's strategies and actions to achieve fair housing goals outlined in an accepted Assessment of Fair Housing
(AFH) consistent with 24 CFR § 5.154(d)(5). Use the chart provided below. (PHAs should add as many goals as necessary to overcome fair
housing issues and contributing factors.) Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH, the PHA is not obligated to complete
this chart. The PHA will fulfill, nevertheless, the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) enacted prior to August 17, 2015. See Instructions for
further detail on completing this item.
Fair Housing Goal:
Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal
PHA Goal #1: Advance equity with fair housing advocacy, education, and enforcement
• Continue working with landlords in Dubuque to educate them on the benefits & importance of HCV
to expand the program throughout Dubuque.
• Create additional educational opportunities for first time homebuyers & renters on topics like
financial literacy & home maintenance.
• Enhance education & training for landlords through the Successful Property Maintenance course that
the PHA presents regarding the HCV Program.
Fair Housing Goal:
Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal
PHA Goal #2: Implement local government policies that encourage equity & decrease disparate impacts
• Research partnerships with area schools or other organizations to provide enhanced public activities,
amenities & programs to children in underserved parts of Dubuque.
Fair Housing Goal:
Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal
PHA Goal #3: Increase & promote safe, affordable housing
• Implement policies to protect, maintain, & grow current affordable housing stock, including working
with homeowners, landlords and tenants.
• Ensure translations are available for all important documents and applications. Make them easily
accessible both online & in physical form.
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PHA Goal #4: Increase access to opportunity & the building of social capital
• Use assessments from the Plan to Reduce Poverty, the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing & any other relevant plans regarding the nonprofit services array to identify gaps & make
necessary improvements that increase access to opportunity & coordinated entry.
• Identify transportation gaps throughout Dubuque for those that may not have their own vehicles and
rely on walking, biking, or public transportation.
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Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-5Y - 5-Year PHA Plan for All PHAs
A. PHA Information. All PHAs must complete this section. (24 CFR § 903.4)
A.1 Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY), Five -Year Period that the Plan covers, i.e.
2019-2023, PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Availability of Information, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the
hearing and proposed PHA Plan.
PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table.
B. Plan Elements.
BA Mission. State the PHA's mission for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families in the
PHA's jurisdiction for the next five years. (24 CFR § 903.6(a)(1))
B.2 Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that wil able the PHA to serve the needs of low-
income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families for the next five y 4 CFR 6 903.6(b)(1))
B.3 Progress Report. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-
Year Plan. (24 CFR § 903.6(b-)(2)) A4
BA
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals. Provide a statement of the PHA's goals,, activities objectives, policies, or programs
that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of child and adult victims of domestic violence, ating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
(24 CFR § 903.6(a)(3)).
C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
D.
C.1 Significant Amendment or Modification. Provide a statemeq
modification to the 5-Year Plan. For modifications resulting frc
`Sample PHA Plan Amendment' found in Notice PIH-2012-32,
C.2 Resident Advisory Board (RAB)
(a) Did the public or RAB have cc
(b) If yes, submit comments as an
these recommendations. (24 CFR § 903.17(b), 24 CFR § 903.19)
C.3 Certification by State or Local Officials.
amendment or
iroeram, refer to the
comments and the PHA's decision made on
Form HUD-50077-SL, l2frtification by Shke or Local O 1
als of PHA Plans Cons' cy wiLic the Consolidated Plan, must be
submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the P A Plan.
CA Required Submission D FO Review.
Challenged ts.
(a) Did the public challen y elements of the Plan?
(b) If yes, include such info tion as an attachment to the AnnuaWHA Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan with a description of any
challenges to PINrto
source of the challenge, and HA's response to the public.
Affi4natively Furthering
(Non -qualified PHAs are ocof plete this section on the AnnualPHA Plan. All qualified PFIAs must complete this
section.)
DA Affirma Furtheng. The PHA will use the answer blocks in item D.1 to provide a statement of its strategies and
actions to implement each fair housing goal outlined in its accepted Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with 24 CFR § 5.154(d)(5)
that states, in relevant part: "To implement goals and priorities in an AFH, strategies and actions shall be included in program participants' ...
PHA Plans (including any plans incorporated therein) .... Strategies and actions must affirmatively further fair housing .... Use the chart
provided to specify each 44&Sing goal from the PHA's AFH for which the PHA is the responsible program participant — whether the
AFH was prepared solely by HA, jointly with one or more other PHAs, or in collaboration with a state or local jurisdiction — and specify
the fair housing strategies and actions to be implemented by the PHA during the period covered by this PHA Plan. If there are more than
three fair housing goals, add answer blocjcs as necessary.
Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH, the PHA will not have to complete section D.; nevertheless, the PHA will address
its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing in part by fulfilling the requirements at 24 CFR 903.7(o)(3) enacted prior to August 17,
2015, which means that it examines its own programs or proposed programs; identifies any impediments to fair housing choice within those
programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with local jurisdictions to
implement any of the jurisdiction's initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA's involvement; and maintain records
reflecting these analyses and actions. Furthermore, under Section 5A(d)(15) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended, a PHA must
submit a civil rights certification with its Annual PHA Plan, which is described at 24 CFR 903.7(o)(1) except for qualified PHAs who submit
the Form HUD-50077-CR as a standalone document.
This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended,
which introduced the 5-Year PHA Plan. The 5-Year PHA Plan provides the PHA's mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low-
income families and the progress made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 1.64 hours per year per response or 8.2 hours per response every five years, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this
information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
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Privacy Act Notice. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code,
Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to
retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality.
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B. 1. Mission. State the PHA's mission for serving the needs of low-income, very low-
income, and extremely low-income families in the PHA's jurisdiction for the next five years.
The City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department's mission is to
provide decent, safe, and affordable rental housing and to provide opportunities that
promote self-sufficiency, economic independence, and homeownership opportunities for
eligible Housing Choice Voucher participants.
B.2. Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that will
enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-
income families for the next five years.
• Increase homeownership program participation:
o Educate, inform and assist those on the HCV program, helping to prepare to
become homeowners.
o Promote self-sufficiency, financial education, and tenant education to assist
in taking the next steps to homeownership.
o Increase participation numbers in the Next Level Savings Program (FSS
Program) by HCV participants.
• Support childcare initiatives in the community:
o Help to identify barriers for parents to find childcare that fits their needs.
o Work with community organizations to address those barriers.
o Increase childcare availability and choice.
■ Address the needs for 2"1 & 3rd shift care for children - increase
childcare availability for these slots of care.
• De -concentration of poverty:
o Identify transportation gaps throughout the city for those that may not own
their own vehicles.
o Increase the types of transportation available throughout the community.
o Provide regular review of the Voucher Payment Standards (VPS) that the HCV
Program is allowed to pay and make sure that the VPS can be competitive in
all areas of the city- allowing for opportunity in all areas.
■ Evaluate the use of small area FMRs.
■ Evaluate the use of the 120% above FMR for VPS waiver.
o Increase the number of units available for low-income, very low-income, and
extremely low-income individuals and families.
o Increase the number of landlords willing to accept the HCV voucher as a
form of payment.
■ Update the Landlord Education video
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■ Enhanced training and education for landlords through the
Successful Property Maintenance Course
B.3. Progress Report. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the
goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
PHA Goal: Meet the need for quality, affordable rental homes:
The City of Dubuque has worked with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation to
identify the specific housing needs in the Community. Using that data, the City has been
working with developers to address the housing needs and find ways to use Housing Tax
Increment Financing as well as other possible revenue streams to help support and
incentivize housing development in the City. The City of Dubuque PHA has also adopted
the International Property Maintenance Code for building inspection compliance. This has
helped to set the standard for quality units and fair housing opportunities for voucher
holders and all tenants throughout the City. PHA assisted the new developments coming
on-line in navigating the process to lease up HCV tenants. PHA also increased HCV
Voucher Payment Standards (VPS) to 120% of Fair Market Rent (FMR). PHA uses code
enforcement policies that are structured to give more attention to properties & owners that
persistently fail inspections. This has allowed PHA to proactively address nuisance
property owners through more frequent inspections, better maintenance and safer units.
PHA Goal: Increase the Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers by Housing
Providers:
The City of Dubuque has increased landlord education about the HCV program as well as
created a landlord education video to be shared among that specific group in hopes to
dispel some of the HCV rumors while also providing information as to why/how HCV
benefits the entire community. PHA also implemented new, easier to use software that
aids owners and tenants in communication and document transmittal, allowing the HCV
program to progress with the times and provide ease of use. The voucher payments
standards are reviewed yearly and updated to reflect market changes and demand. A
waiver was attained from HUD to set VPS for the PHA at 120% of FMR. This was
implemented 1/1/2024.
PHA Goal: Implement local government policies that encourage equity and decrease
disparate impacts:
The PHA hired a consultant to create the Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan and has
continued efforts over the years to implement recommendations. The Office of Shared
Prosperity was created as a new department in the City of Dubuque Organization that
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focuses on neighborhood equitability and inclusion. Constant review of data surrounding
voucher issuance and use to identify possible barriers or impacts that need to be
addressed to run a fair and equitable program. Heavy utilization of HUD's Budget Tool and
monthly review with PHA Portfolio Manager to forecast, plan and enhance utilization.
Worked with HUD's technical assistance personnel to implement approaches for
increased utilization of voucher funds within the community. Implemented
communication tools and trust building activities for landlords and HCV program
participants. City staff meets monthly with the Landlord Association to continue to
strengthen that relationship and those community connections. PHA released a landlord
education video — highlighting the HCV Program, its rules, benefits and addressed the
common misconceptions about the program and its participants.
PHA also refined the Successful Property Maintenance Course that all property owners are
required to attend, enhancing education and training for them. Finally, information for
participants has been reviewed and revised through the revision of the PHA briefing,
simplification of information given through those briefings, with an emphasis on addressing
common questions and issues that arise for tenants utilizing the HCV voucher. Documents
have been translated into Spanish and Marshallese, and the readability of documents was
also assessed and revised so that all documents were adapted to a 6-7th grade reading
level. Voucher Payment Standards increased to 120% of FMR through a HUD obtained
waiver allowing for more housing choice for all participants to utilize. PHA also began
researching ways to add additional Project Based Voucher (PBV) units. The background
check process was audited, and arrest records were removed from the landlord
background checks that are provided by the PHA to landlords.
PHA Goal: Increase access to opportunity and the building of social capital:
The Childcare Initiative has been working hard to identify needs and barriers to the
community's workforce. Several needs were identified. One outcome is the opening of a
new childcare facility that can address the childcare needs in the community and
therefore, allowing working parents more opportunity and workforce advancement
potential. The new childcare facility opened in January 2024. PHA created an intern
position over the summer to research and address food desert issues in specific areas of
the city. The PHA was also awarded a USDA grant to increase food access by partnering
with non -profits in the community to address food deserts and make healthy, affordable
food more accessible to all citizens.
B.4. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals. Provide a statement of the PHA's goals,
activities, objectives, policies, or programs that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of
child and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
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The City of Dubuque PHA is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all
individuals within our housing programs, with special emphasis on protecting victims of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, as
outlined under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
The PHA adheres to the following standards & procedures to ensure the protection and
support of individuals affected by these forms of violence:
Goal: Non -Discrimination based on status
The PHA will not discriminate against applicants, tenants, or participants based on their
status as victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human
trafficking. No person will be denied admission or evicted solely due to being a victim of
these crimes.
Goal: Participant Confidentiality
Information related to an individual's status as a victim of violence will be kept confidential
and will only be shared as required by law or with the consent of the individual. We
understand the importance of privacy and safety and will take appropriate measures to
protect any sensitive information.
Goal: Provide ample opportunity to request protection
Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking may request
reasonable accommodations or assistance under VAWA. These accommodations may
include the transfer to a different unit or other safety -related changes to the living situation.
Goal: Provide all participants with their Notice of Rights
All applicants and participants in our housing programs will be provided with written notice
of their rights under VAWA, including information about protections, how to request
assistance, and available resources. All participants are provided with a VAWA notice
when termination is proposed as well. Our notices also include local resources for help.
Goal: Provide Resources for Supportive Services
We encourage individuals who are victims of violence to reach out to local support services
and law enforcement agencies for assistance. The PHA will work in partnership with these
agencies to support victims in accessing resources and ensuring their safety. Our notices
also include local resources for help.
Goal: Provide sufficient staff training to deliver quality service
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Staff members will receive regular training on VAWA protections and the appropriate steps
to take when responding to incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
stalking, or human trafficking. Our goal is to provide a supportive, informed, and
empathetic environment for those affected by these issues.
It is through this method of notification, documentation, and confidentiality that we as a
PHA can best serve those that may be child and/or adult victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.
C.2 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments.
No comments received on the PHA 5-Year Plan at the 2/12/25 RAB Meeting.
RAB Meeting Minutes are attached as C.2.1.
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C.2.1.
Resident Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
02/12/2025
Present: Tiara Washington Clarees Peoples Monique Perkins Mary Kay Patters
Staff Present: Gina Hodgson Tracy Doyle Crystal Kilgore Ryan Feller
Allie Kutsch Tonya England Dawn Blatz
Presenters: Gina Hodgson, Assisted Housing Supervisor, Housing & Community Development Department
Ryan Feller, Self Sufficiency Coordinator, Housing & Community Development Department
Gina Hodgson, Assisted Housing Coordinator, called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m. Meeting called to order
Meeting was held virtually due to weather conditions, there were 14 people in attendance including presenters,
Staff and Housing Choice Voucher participants. There was not a round robin introduction due to the structure of
the virtual meeting.
Every five years, HUD requires the Housing Authority to evaluate and look at a 5 Year plan, we are introducing
a new 5-year plans for 2025-2030. On an annual basis we will review this plan and develop an annual plan. At
the end of the presentation, participants will be given the opportunity to offer comments and questions. The
Resident Advisory Board is tasked with reviewing and commenting on the plan.
In the 5-year plan the reader will be able to understand the goals and priorities for the next 5 years for the City
of Dubuque Housing and Community Development's Housing Choice Voucher Program, the document includes
the mission, goals and objectives, along with policy and guidelines.
The 5 year plan is developed by analyzing the data from different reports, studies; such as the Plan to Reduce
Poverty and the Analysis of Impediments; as well as community lived experience. Another analysis that is used
in developing the 5-year plan is CDBG's consolidated plan, which is a department of the City of Dubuque
Housing and Community Development.
There are many boards that review this before it is submitted, it will be posted for public comment, the Housing
Commission and the Dubuque City Council will review, make suggestions and approve.
Goal #1—Increase Homeownership with Voucher Holders
Action Steps: increase Family Self Sufficiency participation, increase financial literacy, increase homeowner
education participation.
Goal #2—Support Childcare initiatives in the community
Action Steps: Help to identify barriers, Work with community groups to collaborate efforts, Help increase
available spots and choice
Goal 0—Deconcentrate poverty in the City of Dubuque
Action steps: Look at transportation options and possibility of different alternatives, Regular review of voucher
payment standards, and make sure they are competitive in all areas of Dubuque, Adjust small area FMRs as well
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as continue to use 120% VPS and continue to evaluate the 120% based on the market, help create the Best
available options and choices for each family,
Goal #4—Increase units and landlords for low income families
Action Steps: Revise landlord education to include HCV
2025 Progress Report from the last 5 year plan
The following accomplishments were noted:
GDDC and Housing worked together and increase needs
Use TIF to incentivize new units
Adopted IPMC
Increased VPS from 100% to 120%
Enhanced landlord education
Implemented new software for HCV, allowed staff to streamline
Office of the Shared Prosperity was created, this was created to focus on neighborhoods
Added more information to Successful Property Management about HCV
Worked with GDDC to help increase childcare
Awarded USDA grant to identity food insecurities
Violence Against Woman Act, VAWA Goals
Hodgson provided background information on this law. The City of Dubuque Housing is committed to and
adhering to policy. Hodgson indicated the PHA is committed to non-discrimination when working with victims,
also to provide resources for participants who are victims, and lastly to educate staff about policy and
techniques to deliver services to participants who might be protected under this act.
Next Hodgson explained that out of the Analysis of Impediments you will find an Impediments of Fair Housing,
it's a one page -goals and actions for 2025-2030.
The City of Dubuque Assisted Housing Program's Fair Housing Goals:
Goal #1—Advance Equity
Action Steps: Work with LLs to educate them of the program, Create education opportunities for homebuyers,
Update landlord educations
Goal #2—Decrease Desperate Impact
Action Steps: Increase and promote safe affordable housing, Increase access to opportunity and building social
capital
Hodgson concludes presentation and opens the meeting up to Questions and Comments:
Comment #1 —Expressed concerns about protection for tenants because the community is reporting that the
units of particular landlord are not being maintained and suspect that there are code violation. Comment
implored that the landlord needed to be held accountable. (Hodgson suggested specifically following up with
caseworker)
Comment #2—there was a question about portability and funding, briefly Hodgson explained the process and
ultimately expressed that the person should reach out the caseworker.
(Hodgson further clarified port funding and why recently the Assisted Housing had to place a hold on ports.)
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Ryan Feller spoke about the Next Level Savings Program, which is HUD's Family Self Sufficiency program.
Participants were given a brief description of the program and encouraged to email interest or questions to
fsskcityofdubuque.org. Allie Kutsch, another Self Sufficiency Coordinator, furthered the discussion and
encouraged people to call about this great opportunity for voucher holders.
Hodgson let the members of the Resident Advisory Board know that once a participant's ID/SSN cards are
verified, they will be destroyed. Historically these documents were retained, and a participant would be able to
request a copy of them, this will no longer be available. The same scenario occurs when a participant ports to
another Housing Authority, the documents will no longer be available to send on behalf the participant, rather
the participant will have to provide the new housing authority with copies of these documents.
Meeting concludes at 11:17AM.
Recorded on 2/12/25 by: Ryan Feller
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Certification by State or Local
Official of PHA Plans Consistency
with the Consolidated Plan or
State Consolidated Plan
(All PHAs)
U. S Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
OMB No. 2577-0226
Expires 3/31/2024
Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan
I, Brad M.Cavanagh , the Mayor of the City of Dubuque
Official's Name Official's Title
certify that the 5-Year PHA Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029 and/or Annual PHA Plan for fiscal
year of the City of Dubuque IA087 is consistent with the
PHA Name
Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan including the Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair
Housing Choice or Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) as applicable to the
City of Dubuque
Local Jurisdiction Name
pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91 and 24 CFR § 903.15.
Provide a description of how the PHA Plan's contents are consistent with the Consolidated Plan or
State Consolidated Plan.
The City of Dubuque 5-Year PHA Plan and the Consolidated Plan track the number of units per
census tract and track the location of affordable housing and type. The activities and goals include
actions
the City will take to integrate affordable housing that is fully available without regard to race,
ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, gender, or sexual orientation.
Both plans include specific goals to expand opportunities for Housing Choice Voucher applicants
and participants, including strategies to increase affordability.
l hereby certify that all the information stated herein, as well as anv information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning: HUD will
prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
Name of Authorized Official: Title:
�rad (lrit CaVoLno.ah_ I Mawr
Signature: `0 1 Date:
The United States DepartmQs KHousing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S.
Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, Responses to the collection of information
are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality. This information is collected to
ensure consistency with the consolidated plan or state consolidated plan.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours peryear per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD
may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid DMB Control Number.
Page 1 of 1 form HUD-50077-SL (3/31/2024)
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Status: Created
Certification by State or Local U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Official of PHA Plans Consistency Development
with the Consolidated Plan or Office of Public and Indian Housing
State Consolidated Plan OMB No. 2577-0226
(Alt PHAs) Expires 03/31/2024
Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan
I, Brad M. Cavanagh the Moor certify that the 5-Year PHA Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029 and/or Annual
PHA Plan for fiscal year 2025 of the IA087-CCity of Dubuque is consistent with the Consolidated Plan or
State Consolidated Plan including the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice or Assessment
of -Fair -Housing (AFH) as applicable to -the ty of Dubuque pursuant to 24 CFR -Part 91 and-24 CFR §
903.15,
Provide a description of how the PHA Plan's contents are consistent with the Consolidated Plan or State
Consolidated Plan.
The City of Dubuque 5-Year PHA Plan and the Consolidated, Plan track the number of units per census
tract and track the location of affordable housing and type. The activities and goals include actions that
the City will take to integrate affordable housing_that i_ s fully available without regard to race,
religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status,_gender, or sexual orientation. Both plans include
specific goals to expand opportunities for Housing Choice Voucher applicants and participants, including
strategies to increase affordability_
1 hereby certify that all the information stated herein, as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and
statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
Name of Authorized Official: Brad M. Cavanagh I Title: Mayor
Signature, I Date: 9 1 �I4)0��
The United States Department of dousing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and
regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The
Information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality. This information is collected to ensure consistency with the consolidated plan or state consolidated plan.
Public reporting burden for this information coilcctton is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year per response, Including the time for reviewing Instructions, searching existinng data
sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required
to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
02/119/2025
and for which the charge is 22.80
Gu-
subscribed to befor me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 19th day of February, 2025
Notary is in and for Dubuq a County, Iowa.
Av.
AL JANET K. PAPE
Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2025
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Ad text
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA) 5-YEAR PLAN 2025-2029
Notice is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council will
conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025 at a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 350 West
6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
The City Council will consider a proposed 5-Year Plan
2025-2029.
Interested parties may examine the contents of the proposed
Plan at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th
Street; and the Housing and Community Development Department,
350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque Iowa, and the City
Website at www.cityofdubuque.org/adminplan.
Written comments may be submitted on or before the time of
the public hearing to the City of Dubuque Housing and
Community Development Department, 350 W 6th St, Suite 312,
Dubuque Iowa 52001 (563-690-6096) or
ghodgson@cityofdubuque.org.
At said time and place of public hearing all interested
citizens and parties will be given an opportunity to be heard
for or against said plan.
It 2/19
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