PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Proposed Rental Assistance Demonstration Transition OCTOBER 2013 JUNE 2014

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1 150 S Campbell 150 S Campbell Does our rent go up under RAD for future years? Under RAD, how high can our rent go? For people on income based rent, rent will only be going up if your income increases. Under RAD, this increase does not start until your next regularly scheduled recertification. Rent will not exceed 30% of your income. Rent will also not exceed the fair market rent (FMR). 440 N Drake What is RAD? RAD is stands for Rental Assistance Demonstration. It is a federal program that would change the way we receive funding for our units. 440 N Drake Would rent change? Rent calculations stay the same, except for people who are on flat rent. 440 N Drake Will everything in the building stay the same? 440 N Drake Will the switch over impact rent? 440 N Drake Will RAD cause a delay in the computer and exercise rooms? 440 N Drake How soon will the program be effective? Yes. RAD will not impact the day to day operation of the building. The manager, staff, LAC and CAC will remain in place. Not for residents that pay 30% of their income as rent. Flat based rent will no longer exist. Residents that are on flat based rent will be switched to income based rent. However, the rent increase will be gradual. No. The exercise room will be in operation by the end of the year and the computer room will be installed next year. CHA is in the process of preparing the application for HUD. If approved, the program may not be implemented until W Surf 60,00 units across the country: is that buildings or units? Units. 501 W Surf Is there going to be a change to responsibilities for utilities? No. 501 W Surf 501 W Surf 501 W Surf I have a question about flat rent. If I have a job that makes $30,000 $50,000 per year, how would that impact my rent? Will a future landlord know a tenant is utilizing a Section 8 voucher when looking for housing? Will the conversion to RAD change Britton Budd's association to a subsidized program? If you are in that income range, your rent remains at 30% of your income. No it would be up to the resident to disclose that they have the voucher. No there will not be changes to Britton Budd's subsidized program. 501 W Surf Will RAD status increase the turnover at the building? That is undetermined the movement of the current residents will make all the difference, however the complete impact can not be determined at this time. 501 W Surf Will Britton Budd remain senior housing Yes Britton Budd will remain Senior Housing. 1

2 501 W Surf When will vouchers be available once approved? Voucher may be available in W Surf If a tenant receives a voucher, will CHA provide relocation services? No, relocation services will not be provided by CHA. 501 W Surf If a tenant receives a voucher, is the voucher transferable from state to state? 501 W Surf Is there a time limit to apply for the RAD status? 501 W Surf How will a resident go about applying for a voucher? Yes, it is possible to transfer a voucher from state to state. Yes HUD will consider or slate only 60,000 unit under the RAD program so the CHA will submit its' application within the month of October. 30,000 unit slots have been utilized [as of October 2013]. Once CHA is RAD approved, we can provide more detailed information regarding the vouchers. 501 W Surf Will HUD increase the number of units to greater than 60,000? Yes HUD may increase the number of units once HUD is able to determine if the program is successful. 501 W Surf 501 W Surf 501 W Surf What [if] the place I want to use a voucher does not accept the voucher? Who made the decision to apply for the RAD program? Do residents get an opportunity to vote on having the program? The CHA has more [than] 30,000 units city wide will other locations be considered for the RAD application? This is left up to the individual owners, but normally the voucher is accepted by programs that do not already have an existing subsidy program. CHA is responsible for the application being completed. In this case, the residents did not get an opportunity to vote on whether or not to submit the application. The CHA's primary focus right now are the Senior Housing communities S Ashland What is RAD? 1447 S Ashland Can vouchers be used anywhere? RAD is stands for Rental Assistance Demonstration. It is a federal program that would change the way we receive funding for our units. Yes. The vouchers can be used in cities and states that accept them and are portable S Ashland When will CHA apply for RAD? CHA plans to submit the application within the next few weeks S Ashland Who will pay for my move if I should elect to move with a voucher? It would be your responsibility to pay moving expenses S Racine If I move to San Diego, are the [RAD] rules the same? 1611 S Racine Are you submitting an application even though it is a lot of paperwork for CHA? Every housing authority has slightly different rules in calculating rent and income, but they are essentially the same. We intend to apply for this property and many others S Racine [I] need more information on Section 8. For more information on CHA's HCV program, please contact

3 1611 S Racine Everything is being upgraded. I am Ok. I have but one thing to say I appreciate what is being done. Keep up the good work. I thank God for all of you good folks. Please keep on keeping. Thank you for looking out for the elderly and the young. Good looing out for the needy. Again keep up the good. Love Y'all. Go RAD Go. Thank you for your comment S Racine When are we applying for RAD? How long is process? We are applying now and should hear back in January S Racine How will this affect me if I get a Voucher? We hope you stay but if you choose HCV, you will still pay rent based on 30% of your income S Racine Can two People with a voucher each move in together? Yes, but voucher rent will consist of 30% of both combined incomes W Peterson Has RAD started yet? No. CHA is in the application process W Peterson 1750 W Peterson What happens if my income decreases? Could we be approved for Section 8 if we wanted to? Do we have to go through you to choose our houses? You are able to request an interim re examination; the corrected rent is effective immediately. Yes. If CHA's RAD contract is approved, you could be eligible for a voucher after you have lived in the building for a year or two. With the right paperwork, the voucher can be used anywhere in the country W Loyola When will these changes take effect? These changes would not start until the final approval is received from HUD W Loyola Do we have to do something to get in the system? What do I have to do? Nothing. If you think it s a good idea, feel free to say so. If there is anything further we need from you, it will be presented at a future meeting W Loyola What percentage of 60,000 is Chicago going for? Overall, how many units does CHA have? We are planning to apply for approximately 10,900 units. Overall, CHA has about 18,000 units that could apply W Loyola On the 30% total income, will we still have all of our medical deductions? 1930 W Loyola This is all if RAD accepts CHA, right? When will we know if we have been accepted? 1930 W Loyola When we get our COLA, will the rent increase still apply? 1930 W Loyola Under RAD, will we still be financed by HUD? Will there be any variations? 1930 W Loyola Instead of flat rent, everyone will have to pay 30% of their income. Is there any cap on the rent? Yes. All deductions still apply. Correct. We expect to apply in November of this year, and expect to hear back a few months later. For 2014, yes. However, under RAD, in future years, your rent would not go up until your next recertification. Yes, we will still be funded by HUD. Small annual increases, similar to your COLA, are the only variations we expect. There is a cap, but it is the market rent. It would likely be about $1000 here. 3

4 1930 W Loyola When will flat rent be changed? Changes in flat rent would not happen until 2015, under RAD W 21st Pl Would veterans be included in RAD? Yes. RAD is open to every resident living in the building W 21st Pl How soon after RAD implementation can I get the voucher? Residency in the building is required for 1 or 2 years. More specific information will follow W 21st Pl If you sign up for the voucher, it will take one to two years? I want to know about the rent increase. When will my rent go up? You can offer me a voucher to move and assist me with my new rent? How long do I have to wait? If you do intend to move, do I have to go on a wait list? Residents who have lived at the property for one to two years, under RAD, would be eligible for the voucher. Under RAD, your rent would go up only at recertification. You may also see a gradual rent increase, phased in over 5 years, if you currently pay flat rent and this building converts to RAD. An HCV voucher would allow you to pick the unit of your choice, based on certain standards, and you would continue to receive rental assistance. You have to live in the building for 1 or 2 years. Then you go through the paperwork process. You would be responsible for moving expenses. As long as a voucher is available, you are able to bypass the wait list. With RAD there would be no flat rate rent? What does that mean? All rents would be calculated to be 30% of income. Flat rent would cease to exist. RAD is not going to be in force until 2014? It would not be fully implemented until at least the start of I like the program and I hope for this plan will work for me. I need 2 bedrooms. Thank you for your comment. Please explain RAD again? RAD is stands for Rental Assistance Demonstration. It is a federal program that would change the way we receive funding for our units. Will my rent increase with a social security increase? Yes, but under RAD the increase will not take effect until your next recertification, which will now be bi annually. Do we have to apply? No, the CHA is responsible for submitting the application. Residents do not have to do anything. What happens if my income goes down? You may request an interim re examination and your new rent will be effective immediately. When will all of this happen? CHA plans to submit an application in November, and expects to hear back from HUD a few months later. What happens if this is not approved? We anticipate operating in a similar way to how we operate today. 4

5 Is this a one time project with RAD? If your COLA takes effect today, when does your rent go up? What do we need to do to be apart of the available 60,000 units? What do I need to do to apply to be a part of CHA's 10,900 unit application? If my rent increases, do I report it immediately? Do you have to be on section 8 waiting list or other waiting list to move into private sector if you want to move. RAD is an excellent program. I hope it will be applicable to Ella Flagg Young Apts. If we apply before the end of 2013, we are able to lock in 2012 funding levels. We want to move quickly to take advantage of this opportunity. We do not know what will be available in the future. Not until your next recertification. We must submit an application. The application will be reviewed by HUD. We have already included this building in our count. Currently, you must report the increase immediately in accordance with the ACOP. As a part of RAD, you do not need to report until your next recertification. We are not planning any changes to our wait list procedures. However, if your building becomes a RAD property, it is possible for you to obtain a HCV voucher for use in the private market. Thank you for your comment. RAD sounds great! Thank you for your comment. If someone decides to move and their lease is not over, are you penalized for that? You have to live at the building for 1 2 years before you can request a voucher. We will review this further to see if there is a penalty. Do you have to be on the HCV wait list for this? Once we receive RAD, will we be able to take our voucher somewhere out of town? How much would you have to pay? Is RAD coming? No. With the right paperwork, and pending the availability of a voucher in the jurisdiction of your choice, as long as the unit/landlord are eligible, the voucher can be used anywhere. Rent would remain 30% of your income. CHA is currently looking apply for RAD. We do not yet know if HUD will approve the application. What does RAD stand for? Rental Assistance Demonstration. If we use a voucher to get another unit, would our maximum rent stay the same? HUD has a standard called fair market rent, used to determine the maximum allowed for the unit. Will we still be able to use LIHEAP to pay for gas? Yes. LIHEAP would still be a available if you qualify. When will I be able to get a HCV? Through RAD, you would not be able to get a voucher until you have lived in the building for 1 or 2 years before being eligible. We found a place. Can I get a voucher? Under RAD, you would be eligible for a voucher after living in the building for 1 or 2 years. 5

6 What happens if rent goes down? Must I still wait 2 years? No. You may request an interim re exam for a rent adjustment. If I want to move to another state, is that possible? If we do RAD here, and you are eligible for a voucher, that voucher can be used throughout the United States. I noticed that you said you had vouchers. Is there a waiting period once you apply before you are called? Generally, the only waiting period is one to two years of living at the property N I would benefit from the RAD program. Thank you for your comment N 5040 N 5040 N What about the cost of laundry facilities and why a 40 year contract? What is to say that won't change the contract? What if I lose my part time job in between recertifications? What happens to my rent? 40 years is a good amount of time, after which we will likely need to re evaluate all the building systems. The cost of laundry has not changed. That is a possibility, but that would put them in default. Historically, however, RAD would be a much more stable contract. HUD has long term contracts with many parties, and historically, those contracts are honored. Interim recertifications can be scheduled to adjust rent downward in between regular recertifications N How many properties does CHA own? How many do you want in RAD? We have about 20,000 units. We plan for 10,900 to be a part of our RAD application N If the budget changed from 82% to 77%, how come this wasn t in place before? This is a new program. By applying for this program, we can lock in funding N Are there other considerations down the road that might also impact policy decisions, such as a new CEO? Our CEO has submitted his resignation, and a new CEO has been nominated. Our plans with RAD and this building are scheduled to continue. RAD has the full support of our administration. However, there is only authorization for 60,000 units, so we want to apply prior to all other units being authorized N As it relates to the number of available units, are there 60,000 for Chicago or the country? There 60,000 units available nationwide N Are we allowed to apply for HCV now? Our current HCV wait list is closed, and we are still under PH rules, so we don't currently have a mechanism that can get you a voucher N In between recertifications, if you get a temporary job, will that be counted towards rent? Under RAD, income is not recalculated until your next recertification N Under RAD, what if someone retires in between recertifications, and income goes down? 5670 W Lake When does the RAD program start? 5670 W Lake Will we be able to change apartments under RAD for a transfer? 6 You do not need to wait until your next recertification. Rent can be adjusted through an interim exam. CHA expects to submit an application in November, and expects a response from HUD a few months later. If accepted, CHA will spend approximately 12 months transitioning. Our transfer policy is predicted to remain the same for changes within the building.

7 5670 W Lake Is CHA selecting this building to go into the RAD program, or do the resident's getting to choose? CHA is submitting an application for this building W Lake If I want to move out of town, how do I do that? 5670 W Lake 5670 W Lake 5670 W Lake What is RAD? I've been here for a long time, if I want to go to a new apartment complex, can I take the voucher to the new complex? Does RAD have anything to do with people smoking and the smoke coming into other people's apartment? Under RAD, you must live in the building for 1 or 2 years, and then you may be eligible for the issuance of an HCV voucher that can be used in the private market. Under RAD, you must live in the building for 1 or 2 years, and then you may be eligible for the issuance of an HCV voucher that can be used in the private market. No. RAD is a funding program. RAD is stands for Rental Assistance Demonstration. It is a federal program that would change the way we receive funding for our units W Lake When will CHA apply for RAD? CHA plans to submit the application within the next few weeks W Lake Will my rent increase with a social security increase? 5670 W Lake Do we have to apply? 5670 W Lake Can voucher's be used anywhere? 5670 W Lake Is the Section 8 program mandatory? Yes, but under RAD the increase will not take effect until your next recertification, which will now be bi annually. No, the CHA is responsible for submitting the application. Residents do not have to do anything. Yes. The vouchers can be used in cities and states that accept them and are portable. No. The voucher is an housing option if you decide to relocate out of senior housing where the RAD program is offered W Lake If we do not receive an increase in benefits will our rent increase? No. Rent is based off of 30% of your income. If you do not receive an increase in income, your rent does not get increased. Hilliard Homes I am excited about the change regarding recertification. Thank you for your comment. Hilliard Homes Hilliard Homes Will you be using the sign in sheet to confirm that people agree with this? Residents need to sit down with you guys if this program is finalized to make sure it is properly finalized. I need to see legal documentation rather than just your presentation and your word. Hilliard Homes How will an increase in my income impact my rent? Hilliard Homes What does this change mean for market rate tenants? No. This is an informational meeting. It documents that we had the meeting. We can make this presentation available in writing. This is the start of a conversation. It is just step one of a long process. We wanted to talk to residents first. Public housing residents have a sliding scale rent. Rent is 30% of your income. Rent goes up immediately. In RAD, the change in your rent doesn't begin until the next time you go in for recertification. Things will stay the same for market rate tenants. This program is designed to make the public housing side stronger. 7

8 Hilliard Homes Why are you giving out section 8 vouchers? Hilliard Homes If I take the voucher, can I move back into the building at a later date? Hilliard Homes Is there a time limit for the section 8 voucher? Hilliard Homes Will we still have section 3 going forward? Hilliard Homes Who would be over this program? Holsten, CHA, or someone else? Hilliard Homes Hilliard Homes Will we continue to receive the same funding for resident councils? Hilliard Homes Why did you talk about HUD? Will tenants have input on the RAD application or be able to vote on this? Nobody needs to leave the building with a HCV due to RAD. However, the vouchers are being offered because RAD requires it. You have to qualify for tax credit at this location, and you must reapply to the wait list. In general, there is no time limit to HCV. However, we do not know what rules will exist in the future. This building was developed meeting the Section 3 requirements. This does not change due to RAD. Holsten will continue to own the property and have on site property management. CHA will continue to fund the low income units. CHA is required to fund a tenant council with a certain amount of money. We will continue that funding under RAD. We are seeking your input right now, and we will continue to seek your input in the future. You can also feel free to submit your comments in writing and they will be added to the record. We have to apply to HUD and we get our funding through HUD. HUD has to approve all of this. Hilliard Homes Will anybody have to move as a result of RAD? No. Hilliard Homes Under RAD, will this impact our historical status? No. Hilliard Homes What advantages does CHA have by not going into RAD? Hilliard Homes Fix windows on the 14th floor (30 W Cermak, 1401). If you are all approved by HUD will I be able to have HUD? Everything will stay the same. The disadvantage is that if keeps cutting our money, we may have to cut services in order to keep up. We recognize the problem with the windows. We plan to replace the windows on the lower floors that are historical. We will also review your windows specifically. If you are a PH tenant, under RAD you would be eligible for HCV too. RAD, PH, and HCV are all funded by HUD S. State What is you want to move out of town? You can apply for a voucher and you can do so S. State Would it be the same amount of bedrooms and rent? It would. The voucher is based on 30% of your income no matter where you are S. State When can you apply for a voucher? After a property is selected for RAD, it will be 12 months after that and you have to be lease compliant S. State If I receive SSI and want to get a job, will my rent go up under RAD? 8 Your income will be captured during your recertification time only.

9 4448 S. State 4448 S. State 4448 S. State 4448 S. State 4448 S. State 4448 S. State 4448 S. State I received a Housing Choice Voucher in the past. How long will it take to get it back? You stated that recertification under RAD is every 2 years. If a person has a job at certification and then loses their hob prior to recertification, would their rent decrease? If I choose to port out with a Housing Choice Voucher, will CHA assist with relocation? If CHA is approved for the RAD Program, will CHA open its waitlist to fill expected vacancies resulting from those who choose to select Housing Choice Vouchers? If funds are being cut, where is the money coming from to fund Housing Choice Vouchers? If there is a 2 Year recertification under the RAD program, is there still an annual certification under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program? I am a "Right to Return" resident. How does RAD affect me? Do I qualify to receive a Housing Choice Voucher? After 12 months of being under the RAD program and being lease compliant, a resident can request HCV. Income is captured during recertification and previous income would not be counted. No relocation services will not be provided by CHA. That is undetermined the movement of the current residents will make all the difference, however the complete impact can not be determined at this time. HUD offers different programs where PH funds are available based on different requirements. CHA is seeking to apply under RAD program to ensure financial stability for 40 years for this site. Yes, if ACC units are under the tax credit requirement. Rent continues to be calculated at 30% of income; recertification will be done every two years; and more housing choice options are available. At this time now however, under RAD, residents will have an option to request HCV. North Town Village Do you still have to take a drug test? The drug test requirement, and other screening requirements, are expected to remain the same. North Town Village 454 E. 43rd Street 454 E. 43rd Street 454 E. 43rd Street I have been hearing talk of phasing out section 8. How would that impact people from RAD who took the voucher? I thought the Housing Choice Voucher was Section 8, what is this program doing? How can I find out if I am under Section 8? Will the screen doors be replaced? I have been without a screen door for 3 years. I am not familiar with any plans to phase out Section 8. Of course, anything is possible. However, historically, Section 8 is well funded. Under the RAD Program the Public Housing units would be converted to RAD, which is technically a type of voucher. This gives you the option to take your voucher with you after 1 2 years in the program. Please visit the management office, where you can be specifically told if you receive Section 8. We will be reviewing our capital improvement budget to make as many repairs as possible. When would the program go into effect? The application takes about 12 months. We would hope to implement in E. 43rd Street Would this program apply to market rate units? No; only public housing tenants would be impacted. 454 E. 43rd Street Does this apply to me? I already have a Section 8 voucher. No, this does not apply current participants in the HCV program. 454 E. 43rd Street So, you want this to be a success, right? Yes. We are hopeful our application for RAD will be accepted. Wanted to know about vouchers. What happens to people on vouchers. "Will I have to move?" 9 This doesn t apply to you if you have a voucher or are a tax credit resident. This will only apply to public housing residents.

10 Do we have a choice to be in RAD or not? You have the choice to stay with the RAD program or accept a voucher and relocate with your voucher. In regards to recertification, if your income increases do they retro your rent? No, rent will not be retroactive due to increases in income. If your are in a 3bdr paying $1000 and switch to a 1bdr, do you still pay $1000? Regardless of the size of the apartment, resident will pay at 30% of their income. Rent is dictated by income percentage and not unit size. Do you have to move? You have the choice to stay with the RAD program or accept a voucher and relocate with your voucher. Explain 12 months to receive a voucher. You have the choice to stay with the RAD program or accept a voucher and relocate with your voucher 12 months after the property converts to RAD. Is this for people already in the CHA units? Are they the only ones with this option is for? This program applies only to CHA residents residing in public housing units. Can you take a voucher and move to a non RAD unit or site? Yes. If you have a voucher, would your rent still be 30% of your income or increase to 40%? Under RAD, rent would be no more than 30% annual adjusted income. I like the option of having a voucher. What happens if I want to get into a Home Ownership Program while I am in RAD? Would that stop me? No, RAD would not interfere with the Home Ownership Program. However, should the property convert to the RAD program, as long as a resident remains in that unit, resident would be under RAD. Resident can still work on plan for home ownership while in RAD. Further, CHA will provide information in the future on how RAD will integrate with current programs offered by CHA. If there are only 60,000 units nationwide, how many does CHA get? CHA is looking at this time to apply for 10,000. Any increase would be subject to federal approval. Is the voucher included? After being under the RAD program for 12 months, residents will have the option to accept a voucher. I think that RAD will be good for the property. Thank you for your comment. My concern is that only 10,000 units will be under the RAD program, will the number of RAD units applied for include the Voucher program? West End What is the take away from this? What does this give? West End Will market rate residents be asked to pay more for their rent? 10 No, this doesn't concern the voucher program. The RAD program is only for the selected public housing units. If the number does increase, that would be a second round process. RAD will help stabilize the property financially for the next 40 years. It will also provide our residents the opportunity move, if they chose, under the HCV umbrella. RAD applies only to PH residents. For those residents, rent remains 30% of income. RAD will stabilize the property, which benefits all residents. A switch to RAD is not going to lead to a rent increase for market rate tenants.

11 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Feb 14 Feb 14 In HUD s RAD Program Update presentation dated December 31, 2013, there were five objectives listed. Which of these, if any, apply to senior housing? Why is CHA targeting the senior buildings for RAD and why not Lathrop or some of the other CHA sites? In the same December 31, 2013 presentation by HUD, it mentions the top 10 applicants by PHA and it states that there are 10,935 units. How is CHA placing us in the top 10? Is CHA basing it on the amount of units it has or the upkeep of the buildings? I live on the north side and a lot of work has been done but we seem to have been targeted first for the RAD Program, so one of my questions is how are you basing the top ten? In the HUD RAD update presentation, the indicated public housing objectives on page 15, Modernizing aging family & elderly properties, I noticed CHA is working on the senior buildings, but we re not the only public housing development. It seems as though RAD is targeting senior buildings. The seniors have enough to worry about with the social security and pension. I am a retiree from the City and I have only been in the senior building for two years, so I am concerned about modernizing the senior buildings and then turning it over to RAD, so what is CHA s proposal on that? {Referencing the five PHA objectives from the HUD presentation } When HUD says portfolio streamlining, what does that mean? RAD is a new HUD program that helps improve and stabilize the funding that CHA receives from HUD to operate its properties. The properties included in CHA s RAD application were selected based on their characteristics to readily benefit from the more secure financing stream and to meet program deadlines. Of the PHAs around the country that have applied to HUD for RAD, CHA s application represents the most in terms of total number of units. RAD includes several important protections for current residents. The transition to RAD does not change how tenant rent will be charged tenants will still be responsible for paying 30% of their income towards rent. CHA s RAD application is based on the objective to stabilize and improve the funding received to operate its properties. Some housing authorities (PHAs) may have noted other objectives to HUD such as portfolio streamlining but CHA is seeking to maintain a consistent funding stream to service properties. I am from Lincoln Perry and I want to speak about RAD. The statutes and regulations governing the RAD initiative state that a PHA that converts public housing units to project based units must allow any public housing resident who desires to remain in a public housing unit to be transferred to a comparable PHA public housing unit before RAD conversion, CHA will comply with all of the requirements of the RAD program. or shortly after. Will the agree to adopt a resolution requiring staff to notify all CHA residents of a building targeted for RAD conversion, with a minimum of 90 days notice before conversion from public housing to projectbased Section 8 and allow for a period of transfer of no less than 90 days after the conversion? I am the Senior Housing South LAC President. The CHA has proposed to convert all senior buildings from public housing to project based Section 8 under the new HUD initiative. Why did CHA make this decision, since none of the senior buildings suffer from poor maintenance or are in need of demolition? 11 RAD is a new HUD program that helps improve and stabilize the funding that CHA receives from HUD to operate its properties. A variety of properties, including senior and mixed income properties were proposed for the RAD program. These properties were identified as properties that would readily benefit from a more consistent funding stream.

12 Feb 14 Feb 14 I am a resident of Lincoln Perry. The public housing ACC for all senior buildings was extended for an additional 20 years, from the date of completion of rehab. Given the extensive capital renovation work at various CHA senior buildings, the public housing ACC, per the US Housing Act, will be extended again for an additional 20 years, from the date that renovation is completed. Given this fact, why is there the need to convert CHA senior housing to project based Section 8 under RAD, since the operating budget will be available for an additional 20 years under the extended ACC? The need for capital funding for these buildings will be greatly diminished going forward. 1) CHA has verbally communicated that it will provide the same lease and same grievance protections available under the public housing regulations, but it is not required to do so under RAD. Will the of Commissioners agree to adopt resolutions that will require CHA staff to provide the same lease, ACOP and grievance protections, to include properties which are converted to RAD? 2) Will CHA adopt and comply with all 24 CFR part 964 regulations governing PHA resident councils including continued funding of all CHA housing LAC. Can we agree on that? 3) Why are the senior buildings being targeted? They live their life. They choose CHA, they didn t choose RAD. Where are the seniors supposed to go? RAD would provide a more consistent funding stream for selected properties. Senior properties, in addition to other properties within CHA s portfolio were selected as properties that would readily benefit from the more consistent longterm funding stream. 1) CHA will comply with all of the requirements of the RAD program, including all applicable resident protection policies. Additionally, the CHA will continue the public comment and Board approval process for the rules and lease, as is done currently under public housing. 2) Existing resident councils will continue at RAD properties, as they do currently under public housing. 3) A variety of properties, including senior and mixed income properties, were proposed for the RAD program. Tenant rents at RAD properties continue to be based on 30% of household income. No existing resident is required to move as a result of RAD. Feb 14 Will the adopt a resolution requiring that all CHA public housing sites and/or CHA buildings be converted to project based Section 8 under the RAD initiative, remain owned and operated by CHA for the remainder of the RAD Program? The current application for RAD units does not result in any changes in ownership. 12

13 Mar 14 E mail/ Fax Correspondence Why is the CHA participating in the HUD RAD program in the manner articulated? The stated purpose of CHA s multi year Plan for Transformation was to address years of deferred maintenance. CHA staff claims that the program has been a In CHA s portfolio application, a mix of family and senior properties was proposed success and that the properties have been either for RAD. The first round of properties were selected based its characteristics to rehabilitated, or demolished and have been replaced with readily benefit from a more consistent funding stream. It is likely that the second new public housing units at the CHA mixed finance sites, (e.g. RAD phase will include a mix of properties that require rehabilitation and/or Oakwood Shores, Roosevelt Square, etc.). If true, then why [is addressing other deferred maintenance needs. there a] need for CHA to participate in the RAD program at the CHA senior buildings, and the new mixed finance sites? There should not be any deferred maintenance issues at any of these sites, so why the need for RAD at these properties? Mar 14 E mail/ Fax Correspondence The Final HUD Notice issued in July of this year states that once a PHA is accepted for participation in the RAD program, the properties accepted for RAD participation will no longer be eligible for HUD operating [nor] capital funding; and that the PHA s operating and capital subsidy will be reduced pro rata based on the removal of those units from the public housing inventory. Therefore, if, as CHA staff indicated, that the goal is to remove all CHA units, that will mean the reduction of CHA capital funding for the remaining public housing units by that amount, about a 2/5 reduction. RAD funding replaces public housing capital and operating subsidy with equivalent dollars. Tenants contribution towards rent will remain at 30% of their annual income. A benefit of RAD, which is not accessible under the Public Housing program, is the ability to leverage additional funding to invest in properties as needed. The RAD program helps preserve the long term affordability and maintenance of the property. Mar 14 E mail/ Fax Correspondence The HUD RAD Notice, and the statute, require that the PHA allow residents to organize and for a residents organization and require that the PHA provide funding at a $25 per unit rate. If the mixed finance units listed by CHA for RAD participation are accepted by HUD, this would mean that the residents in those units will have resident organization rights that the CHA currently denies to residents in other CHA mixed finance sites because of the MTW waiver of Part 964. Will CHA rescind its waiver request of 24 CFR Part 964 for all mixed finance units and allow full residents participation under Part 964 at those locations? Will CHA include the RAD tenant organizations in a comprehensive multi year CAC Funding Agreement? The HUD RAD Notice allows PHAs to charge a fee for the use of space by resident organizations formed at RAD properties. Will CHA provide space for RAD tenant organizations, and allow use of that space without a fee? For properties that are currently represented by Local Advisory Councils (LACs), the Central Advisory Council (CAC), and the Senior Housing Advisory Council (SHAC), CHA will continue to recognize and fund (per the RAD regulations) these organizations. CHA is not planning to rescind its waiver of 24 CFR part 964 for mixed finance units. CHA will continue to provide tenant organizations formed at RAD properties with appropriate office space at no cost to the tenant organization. 13

14 Mar 14 Mar 14 Mar 14 E mail/ Fax Correspondence E mail/ Fax Correspondence E mail/ Fax Correspondence CHA will continue to engage residents through the RAD transition process. Prior to The HUD RAD Notice requires written notice to tenants in PHA submitting the portfolio application to HUD in October, CHA provided notice and moderate rehabilitation units being converted to RAD. Will held two meetings in each proposed Phase 1 RAD property to discuss resident CHA provide written notice to public housing residents in units impacts. After notification of a RAD award, CHA will hold another meeting to targeted for RAD? discuss the transition with affected households. Written notice will be provided at the appropriate time. The HUD RAD Notice provides for payment for vacant units at RAD properties under certain conditions. If vacancies at some CHA senior buildings continue in a manner it has for several years, what are the options for those properties if the income is not sufficient to meet the operating costs, given these will no longer be public housing units with possible access to other CHA funds (e.g. CHA reserves) to cover those shortfalls? I have reviewed budget documents on the HUD website and could not find any documents stating or suggesting that buildings that are converted to project based Section 8 under RAD will have a more stable funding source than the traditional PHA operating and PHA capital programs. All these programs (the operating budgets, the capital budgets and the project based budgets) are all subject to annual appropriations by the U.S.. If anything, the recent shortfalls in the Section 8 Voucher program nationally, could put RAD funding at risk if the national PHA project based budgets are reduced in the future. Further, the senior buildings now undergoing capital improvements will have the ACC extended for an additional lengthy period (per the Housing Act) dating from the completion of the capital work.) It is more accurate to state that all three programs will have stable funding sources, subject to annual appropriations from. CHA s occupancy rates in the properties proposed for RAD have been around 98% for several years. While CHA expects to maintain these occupancy levels for the foreseeable future, CHA has determined that the property income under RAD will be more than sufficient to meet current and projected operating expenses, even at a 6% vacancy rate. Per RAD guidelines, a vacancy payment will be made during a 60 day lease up period and is adjusted per certain conditions if the vacancy extends beyond 60 days. The terms for receiving vacancy payments beyond the 60 day window are contingent upon certain conditions. The conditions, terms and sources of payment will be evaluated on a case by case basis as the need arises. With the exception of 2010 and 2011, which were stimulus funding years, on a percentage basis, CHA s funding for HCV (Section 8) has outpaced the funding for public housing (under Section 9) for the last seven years ( ). The percentage funded comparison between the two programs is based on the actual proration percentages provided by HUD. While both programs are subject to annual ional appropriations, the recent history of receipts has indicated that the Section 8 program has a stronger likelihood of being fully funded by than does the operating and capital budgets under the Section 9/Public Housing program. Additionally, the ability to leverage additional funding to invest in properties as needed is a substantial benefit under RAD to preserve both the long term affordability and maintenance of the property. The HUD budget contains the budget allocation/authority for all of its programs nationwide. The HUD budget alone is not an applicable representation of the funding allocation and trending for the CHA. 14

15 Mar 14 E mail/ Fax Correspondence The CHA RAD Questions and Answers also states that CHA will continue to recognize and fund LACs and their representatives in buildings converted from public housing to project based under the RAD initiative. It is unclear, from the statutory language about tenant organizations under the RAD initiative, how CHA will be able to fund tenant organizations in these As stated in the RAD Notice, PHAs are required to recognize and fund legitimate buildings since 24 CFR Part 245 will apply in place of the 24 resident organizations. CHA will comply with the RAD regulations and will update CFR Part 964 regulations that govern public housing resident the MTW Annual Plan with a RAD chapter to reflect this requirement, as well as councils. My research of HUD regulations at Part 245, and RAD other resident protections. provisions, has not disclosed any language that allows a PHA to fund tenant organizations (and or representatives of tenant organizations) formed under Part 245. Has or will CHA obtain a waiver to allow this? If so, that should also be explained to clarify this point about tenant organizations formed (or already in existence) in buildings converted to RAD. SHAC If our application is accepted by HUD, will we take vouchers from our existing tenant based vouchers and move them to project based? SHAC If so, what is the potential impact on families? SHAC SHAC SHAC SHAC SHAC Do we anticipate any problems with obtaining adequate Administrative fees for the operation of the program? It is important to determine what position SHAC will take if RAD is approved; CHA residents are not being asked for input; residents should get together and determine a strategy I would like some basic information about RAD; the message to the residents is your voice is not important Do we have assurances that if RAD application is accepted, that CHA will continue to house low income seniors in the buildings? We need bullet points to send a petition to stop RAD to our Alderman; Mr. Whitfield had promised this but has not yet provided them. Why is everyone so anxious to make the conversion to RAD don t the staff realize they will all lose their jobs?! No. The RAD funding provided to these properties in the form of vouchers will not be taken from the existing allocation of tenant based vouchers. There will be no impact on families. The new RAD funding is established to replace at an equivalent level the current funding received through the public housing funding formula. No. We do not anticipate any problems with obtaining adequate Administrative fees for the operation of the program. CHA held dozens of meetings with residents prior to the submission of the application in October, and will continue to meet with residents to seek their input and questions. Information about RAD is located on the CHA webpage at Yes. RAD requires that CHA continue to house the same population of low income seniors at the properties. Properties that move to the RAD funding contracts will continue to have on site property management, just like there is today. 15

16 The CHA originally indicated that senior residents who did not want to remain in a CHA building targeted for RAD conversion could transfer to another public housing unit but that request must be made before the conversion to RAD. The CAC distributed information from the HUD website that indicates public housing residents can request a transfer before the conversion and for a reasonable period after the conversion to RAD. It is requested that the establish a specific period after conversion from public housing to RAD to request a transfer to another public housing unit. I am the President of Senior Housing North. Information on the HUD website including the HUD notice on RAD provides that if a PHA converts public housing units to assistance under RAD, the PHA must recognize legitimate resident organizations. The HUD notice refers to the resident participation provisions at 24 CFR Part 245. These provisions apply to multifamily projects that are funded thought HUD assistance, and are not the same as the resident participation provisions applicable to resident councils at 24 CFR Part 964. Nothing in the HUD notice and or information on the HUD website about the RAD initiative requires a PHA to recognize and continue funding an existing resident council under the same Part 964 provisions after the property is converted from public housing to assistance under RAD. The regulations under 24 CFR Part 245 do not require a PHA to provide permanent office space for a tenant organization, and is silent about stipends paid to officers of the resident organization recognized under a RAD conversion. It is requested that the commit to a policy that will continue recognition of existing senior housing resident councils as legitimate resident organizations as defined under 24 CFR ; and also commit to continuing the provision of office space and current level of funding, and payment of stipends that exists under 24 CFR Part 964, and that these provisions be included in the new CAC funding agreement to be approved by the. CHA seniors question whether we can transfer? If all CHA senior buildings will be converted to RAD, many seniors are not willing to move to public housing units in CHA family buildings and do not want the option of receiving a voucher. It is therefore requested that the limit the number of CHA senior buildings to be converted from public housing to RAD and that staff be directed to meet with resident councils on this issue as soon as possible and promptly submit recommendation to the CAC Board. 16 Yes, a resident in a property transitioning to RAD may request to be transferred to an available public housing unit prior to the transition. The CHA will establish a reasonable timetable for a transfer request, which will be outlined in draft policy plans that will be submitted for public comment prior to Board approval. Under RAD, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) have the option of transitioning RAD projects under Project Based Voucher (PBV) rules or under Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) rules. The CHA has selected to operate RAD properties under PBV rules. RAD PBVs are not explicitly governed by CFR Part 245 or CFR Part 964. (It is only the election of PBRA that PHAs have to adhere to CFR Part 245.) While the RAD notice provides guidance regarding how resident organizations would be recognized under RAD PBV, it does not specifically cite that CFR Part 245 applies. Therefore, CHA intends to uphold key provisions from CFR Part 964 that will allow resident organizations to continue operations as it currently does under public housing. No resident is required to move as a result of the RAD transition. The RAD program brings 2 new options for residents to move if they choose. Residents may request to move to an available public housing unit and/or request a tenantbased voucher. The CHA encourages residents to stay.

17 May 14 Jun 14 My concern is transparency. The information on the HUD website indicates that the consultation process related to RAD conversion must include meetings with residents and an opportunity for resident comments. The CHA staff indicated that initial meetings at some CHA buildings were recorded but that none of the three meetings at SHAC were recorded. It is requested that CHA view and record the comments from the second SHAC meeting that happened on Nov. 5 and that CHA prepare responses to the comments made at the meeting. It is also requested that all future meetings on RAD be recorded by CHA and that all comments be recorded and responded to, in writing. The HUD notice on the RAD initiative and the RAD information on the HUD website do not appear to prevent the subsequent sale or transfer of property converted to RAD. It is requested that the approved RAD policy include a provision that CHA will retain ownership of any currently owned CHA public housing properties converted to RAD for the duration of the assistance provided under RAD. SHAC will be meeting with CHA, and will convene additional meetings with the CAC at various CHA senior buildings, and will be forwarding additional comments and questions. Line 7 on one of your handouts states you will maintain buildings under RAD. One of the speakers prior to me mentioned the seniors who will follow us. The one issue I do not see addressed, what will be the status of the buildings that participate in RAD after 30 years? Will they not have money for administrative costs, which happened in Atlanta? Will the City be forced to sell them? When the government says 30 years, they mean 30 years. Where will the money come from to maintain the buildings after 30 years? I think you should all look at RAD. The scattered sites and traditional housing has a higher percentage of residents who are getting out of subsidized housing. It seems confusing that you want to go to the voucher system, which has a lower percentage of residents who are getting off housing assistance. Prior to submitting the portfolio application to HUD in October, CHA held two meetings in each proposed Phase 1 RAD property to discuss resident impact. After notification of a RAD award, CHA will hold another meeting to discuss the transition with affected households. The CHA will repeat this process for subsequent RAD phases and participate in ongoing communications regarding RAD with residents and stakeholders. On CHA s webpage there are responses to questions about RAD received at resident meetings, Board meetings, SHAC meetings, and via /fax. All RADrelated questions and responses can be found at The CHA will update the webpage monthly to record new questions and responses. The CHA will amend the MTW Annual Plan and the Administrative Plan to reflect that CHA will retain ownership or control of all RAD properties. CHA has applied for RAD to secure financial stability for a period of 40 years. This time period gives CHA the maximum window to stabilize funding for units within the program and leverage other financing (as needed) to preserve buildings longterm. At the appropriate time, CHA will discuss with HUD options for extended preservation of units. Thank you for your suggestion. CHA will continue to explore ways to utilize RAD to maximize financial stability for properties and enhance self sufficiency for residents. 17