Functions of the HCV Advisory Council

The Functions of the Advisory Board

·         To advise landlords and hcv participants in matters relating to tenancy

·         To attempt to mediate disputes between landlords and hcv participants

·         To make information available for the purpose of educating and advising landlords and hcv participants about rental practices, their rights, and available remedies

·         How tenants are admitted and evicted

·         Decisions on collecting and raising rents

·         Plans for resident programs, such as youth groups and job training seminars

·         Decisions about spending money on maintenance, repairs, security and other programs

 

 

It is important to note that the Advisory board does not:

·         Enforce the laws

·         Inspect rental units

·         Act as a collection agency for landlords or tenants, or

·         Force landlords or tenants to do anything

 

 

Ways to improve the HCV Voucher program

 

Areas of focus

·         Funding Policy

·         Payment Standards

·         Administration and Fees

·         FSS Program

·         Rents

·         Income/Asset Rules and Targeting

·         Moving To Work

·         Resident Rights

·         Inspections

The advisory board provides the housing authority and the hcv participants with a forum for sharing information about the housing authority’s plan.

The main role is to make recommendations in the development of the housing authority’s plan.

 

Surveys

The hcv participants are provided with an opportunity to voice their concerns so that their needs are addressed and they can become involved in the planning process. The housing authority also gains essential information from the hcv participants about the improvements that need to be made at the agency.