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One of the biggest challenges I face in my mission to provide affordable situational housing is dealing with the Lees Summit Housing Authority. Despite our relentless efforts, we haven't received payments in over seven months. We've jumped through every hoop, met every guideline, passed inspections on the first attempt, and made countless calls, texts, emails, and even visits to their office. It’s incredibly frustrating when people in certain positions or roles don't seem to care about the impact their lack of professionalism or concern has on others. Do they even realize that debt on these properties still needs to be serviced? This is a major reason why many landlords hesitate to accept Section 8 vouchers. Our commitment to affordable housing is evident—85% of our portfolio is occupied by Section 8 voucher holders. However, I have never experienced anything like what I've faced with the Lee's Summit Housing Authority in my entire career. Despite these setbacks, I will continue to #trusttheprocess and #staythecourse. Challenges like these only strengthen my resolve to make a difference and provide quality housing to those in need.

On the face of it, this could be transformational and life changing for so many. However, getting the land is one thing. Having the right mix of traditional and modular build cability/ capacity in the UK is another. An integrated skills development plan, enhanced support for innovative building solutions and a focused campaign highlighting the real benefits of modular building is required to enable the potential benefits from this change to be realised. Thoughts? What else is needed? #socialhousing #skills #transformation

In the face of Southern Nevada's staggering housing voucher waitlist, with 10,000 applications being processed from an initial 27,000, it's clear we're at a crossroads in addressing affordable housing needs. 🏠💼 The gap between the availability of Section 8 housing and the number of landlords willing to participate is not just a policy issue; it's a community challenge that calls for innovative solutions and a shift in perspective. Legislation has played its part, but it's evident that we need more than just laws to bridge this divide. Here's my take: Transforming this situation requires a combined effort of incentivizing landlord participation while fostering a culture that values and supports accessible housing for all. It's about creating an environment where participating in the Section 8 program is seen as both a viable business decision and a community service. 🚀 What are your thoughts? Could we be overlooking simple solutions or incentives that could encourage more landlords to open their doors to voucher holders? Let’s open up a dialogue on creative and sustainable ways to address this issue. #Section8Housing #RealEstateInnovation #CommunitySupport #HousingCrisis https://lnkd.in/gvmk-3su

"Why don't the housing people from the council come here and listen to our stories and what we need?" - supported accommodation resident I know this is a tall order when there is such high demand - I know how busy the housing departments of councils are right now! I'm writing this because one of the people on the workshops wants his voice to be heard. I was facilitating a workshop in supported accommodation on Friday. The plan was to focus on budgeting and bills, and discuss housing next week. Housing is the first topic on the minds of the people I'm working with. Friends have been placed suddenly in rooms in HMOs that are dirty and charged high rent that the housing allowance isn't covering. There's fear that this will happen, that stepping outside of the relative safety of supported accommodation will put them at risk of starting the cycle again or being placed somewhere inappropriate and dirty. They appreciate where they are but long for a place of their own, where they are in control and have choice. There's not a simple fix to this - and it feels to them like they have to make endless calls and bids online without seeing and talking to a human. They see empty houses not in use and wonder why they can't stay there. They know there are tens of thousands of other people bidding on the few that are available. I know that this isn't a challenge that councils can solve alone - this needs government intervention, repurposing of empty housing, and social housing building. But it also takes listening and a human touch - automating and digitising housing services appears to increase isolation and frustration for the people who are using it. #livedexperiences #housing #buildsocialhousing

USA TODAY recently published a detailed piece on the Housing Choice Voucher program, highlighting how so many voucher holders are unable to find a suitable home to rent. This unacceptable situation demands action.     One obvious approach is to find ways to encourage greater landlord participation in the program. BPC’s Terwilliger Center strongly supports the bipartisan Choice in Affordable Housing Act, legislation which would establish a $500 million fund that could be used by public housing authorities to offer signing bonuses to landlords in low-poverty communities and provide security deposit assistance. Reforming the inspection process, a significant deterrent to landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program, is also critical. The act would allow a rental home that passed inspection under another federal program within the past year to automatically meet the inspection requirement under the voucher program.     If you’re interested in learning more, the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Urban Institute released a report that examines how reforming the inspection process could strengthen the voucher program. https://lnkd.in/ehbbCg7N  You can also catch our event on this important issue here: https://lnkd.in/eWEVANiG

❔ Do you work in social housing? ❔ Are you interested in learning more about the big topics currently on the housing agenda? Join us online for a⭐FREE OPPORTUNITY⭐ to attend our next meeting: A Brave New World? 📅 Thursday 18 July ⏲ 9am-12pm 💻 Zoom ✉ REGISTER NOW: dawn.rush@m3h.co.uk 📑 The Programme: https://lnkd.in/eaTv9XM5 🤝 Who Should Attend? The meeting is open to ALL SOCIAL HOUSING PROFESSIONALS working for local authorities or housing associations. 💬 What to Expect We're bringing you a whole morning of sessions hosted by expert speakers on the biggest topics we need to tackle over the coming months. We'll be exploring the state of the nation under the new government and drilling down into what housing policies have been proposed with Catherine Little MBA CIHCM (Campbell Tickell) and Anna Clarke (The Housing Forum). We also have Andrew Burke (National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF), James Aulton (Home Office) and Peter Ajibola (Ministry of Housing) joining us for Compliance Updates covering the DLUHC Code of Practice and more. If the Procurement Act is on your radar, you definitely need to hear more from Lee Maskell (FFT), who will be updating us on the new SPF drop-in sessions happening in the run-up to the October deadline. ⭐ PLUS Find out more about the NHMF's Working Groups with Neil Watts (Peabody) and Peter Long (Basildon BC) AND key learnings from NHMF Study Tour to Stockholm with our Chair, Melissa Woodall (Wates) and Miller, Dave. It's going to be a busy morning, so make sure you don't miss out! #compliance #bestpractice #procurement #firesafety #buildingsafety #servicerproviders #contractors

The system is truly broken. Working with all LPAs in the country on a daily basis we have first hand experience of the difficulties facing even a simple extension. There is no continuity between the nationwide #planning departments, there is too much red tape wrapping up all areas from land release, costly reports for #nutrientneutrality #bats #CILlevy etc, and now #BNG regulations. We fully support the #climatecrisis but these additional costs are forcing developers to increase the cost of new housing out of market prices. Sadly we fear this is just the start of a long list 😢

Explore your housing voucher options with our easy-to-understand guide. As an affordable housing resident or applicant, you have access to various voucher programs - from the classic Section 8 to specialized options like VASH and Mainstream. But understanding the differences between them is crucial. #HudHousing #HousingAssistance #HUDVASH #Section8 #VoucherProgram

❓ Are you repositioning your public housing to another funding stream? 🤔 💡 Consider these key factors on your conversion journey: 🚀 🔹 Funding: Properties converting through Section 18 offer the most generous funding terms, with eligibility for higher rent levels and access to public housing phase-down funds. 💰 🔹 Program Rules: The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program provides the most comprehensive tenant protections, facilitating tenant buy-in. 👥 🔹 Eligibility: The disposition requirements, the condition of public housing, and the existence of a voucher program will all impact your conversion journey. 📋 🔹 Resident Needs: Some repositioning options require tenant approval. Prioritize minimizing resident displacement and ensure continued access to resident services to put residents first in the conversion process. 🏠 🔹 Local Priorities: Local priorities may influence the repositioning process. Choose the conversion type that best fits the community structure and addresses its needs. 🌆 🔹 Location: The location can significantly impact how the property serves residents. Decide whether to build in high-opportunity areas or reinvest in the existing neighborhood. 📍 👉 Ready to learn more about public housing and get an overview of repositioning strategies? Check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #PAHRC #PublicHousing #Repositioning #HousingConversion #RAD #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing

https://lnkd.in/gxytDz83 An excellent overview of what we’ve learned about housing choice vouchers over 50 years, and the challenges and opportunities facing this vital program today and into the future…