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Annual Plan
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan is a comprehensive guide to public housing agency (PHA) policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. A part of the process is the development of an Annual Plan, which is submitted to HUD every year by non-qualified agencies (HUD, Website).
Background
The PHA Plan process was established by section 5A of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.). Section 5A(b) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c-1(b)) was amended by the 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), Sections 2701 and 2702, Small Public Housing Authorities Paperwork Reduction Act. This amendment provided an exemption of certain qualified PHAs from the annual plan requirement (HUD, Website).
- Public Hearing Notice Annual Plan
- The Annual Plan Public Hearing is to be held before the Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:25 PM in the City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, 1st Floor, Richmond, California, 94804.
- The proposed 2026 Annual Plan and the 2026 5-Year Plan can be viewed following the links below:
If you have any questions on the 2026 PHA Annual Plan, please call or email comments at aterrell@rhaca.org or (510) 620-6784.
The public may also submit written comments or questions by addressing them to the Richmond Housing Authority, 450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, California 94804. A copy of the 2026 Annual PHA Plan is available for public inspection at the RHA Administrative Offices (450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd floor, Richmond CA 94804) during regular working hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Previous Annual Plans
Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
The ACOP is RHA’s written statement of policies used to carry out the housing program per federal law, regulations, and HUD requirements. HUD requires the ACOP and must be available for public review [CFR 24 Part 903]. The ACOP also contains policies that support the objectives contained in RHA’s Agency Plan.
All issues related to public housing not addressed in this ACOP are governed by federal regulations, HUD handbooks and guidebooks, notices, and applicable state and local laws. The policies in this ACOP have been designed to ensure compliance with the consolidated ACC and all HUD-approved applications for program funding. RHA is responsible for complying with all changes in HUD regulations on public housing. If such changes conflict with this plan, HUD regulations will have precedence.
2025 ACOP Draft & Provide Comments
The 2025 Draft version of the ACOP is now available for review and comment. The draft can be accessed by clicking on the hyperlink below:
If you prefer to review a printed copy of the Draft 2025 ACOP you can access one at the RHA offices during regular working hours from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond CA, 2nd Floor, Monday through Friday.
To provide comments or have any questions on the draft 2025 ACOP please call or email comments to Antoinette Terrell at aterrell@rhaca.org or (510) 620-6784.
The public may also submit written comments or questions by addressing them to the Richmond Housing Authority, 450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, California 94804.