Historically, Mojave County felons convicted of violent or drug-related crimes were not eligible for assistance under the Arizona Public Housing Authority within five years of their conviction. A pending decision by county officials could reduce that period to her three years.
Under the Mojave County Housing Authority’s administrative plan, felons convicted of crimes involving the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession of drugs are not eligible for housing assistance under the state’s programs. . A felon accused of a violent crime is also ineligible for housing assistance within five years of his respective conviction. Mojave County housing officials are scheduled to vote this week on whether to shorten that period, potentially helping more Mojave County felons.
The revisions are an effort to align with existing state policy, according to Mojave County Community Services Director Michael Smith.
“After reviewing the (Housing Department’s) management plan and talking with other housing agencies in Arizona, we have decided to realign our policies to meet the rest of the state’s best practices,” Smith said. .
Smith said the change is not expected to impact Mojave County’s existing affordable housing crisis, either positively or negatively.
Applicants for County Housing Assistance convicted of violent or drug-related crimes must prove two years of probation with no violations and two years of no arrest history. Support under the Arizona Public Housing Authority.
Under this amendment, suspects awaiting trial on violence- or drug-related charges are ineligible for assistance.
Since last April, the Mojave County Housing Authority has issued more than $3.8 million in assistance to Mojave County homeowners through federal funding, with $2.04 million in housing vouchers awarded to 398 families across the county. I’m here.
With affordable housing becoming unavailable nationwide, next week’s decision by the Mojave County Housing Authority is in line with new legislation proposed by the Arizona legislature and will be used by the Department of Public Housing to determine support. Priority will be given to Arizona households.
Arizona’s Housing Authority Voucher Wait List Is Determined By Random Lottery – The Arizona Republic reported Friday that 11,000 households from 48 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico will be on the waiting list for Glendale housing vouchers in 2021. 1 person applied for a spot.
The Mojave County Housing Authority Board of Directors will vote on revisions to felony-based housing assistance limits at its next meeting in Kingman on April 3.
