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Welcome Home to Phenix City Housing Authority Providing safe, affordable, quality housing! "The benefits of affordable housing have been a blessing... so I could get up on my feet and be a better provider to my children." - Sidney Lorvanis - QUICK LINKS The application process for Public Housing and Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). The Waiting List is now closed, please check back for future dates to apply! RENT CAFE' PCHA's Tenant and Landlord Portal - information at your fingertips! Check out our Career Center or join our Talent Community through ADP. APPLY NOW FOR HOUSINGS CAREERS HEALTH NEEDS INFORMATION and RESOURCES Housing and Urban Development How HUD and its partners are addressing housing and health needs. HUD Resources CDC Resources WHO Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Promoting healthy and safe behaviors for communities and the environment. World Health Organization Working globally to promote health and respond to emergencies. The Phenix City Housing Authority is available during our normal business hours to best serve our community. Our Occupancy, Property, and HCV Offices are open by appointment only. Tenants may call 334-664-9991 to request an appointment or speak to our staff. HOURS & LOCATION Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Closed for Lunch 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Closed Fridays Administration Office 200 16th Street Phenix City, AL 36867 info@pchousing.org Tel: 334.664.9991 Occupancy Office 1500 11th Avenue Phenix City, AL 36867 info@pchousing.org Tel: 334.664.9991 x4084 Fax: 334-675-4082

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Housing Choice Voucher | Section 8 Portability Portability Information TO AVOID A DELAY IN PROCESSING YOUR PORT IN APPLICATION YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING THE LISTED DOCUMENTS WITH YOU Application - This will be mailed to you along with your appointment letter Birth certificate(s) and Social Security card(s) for ALL household members Current Picture I.D. for ALL family members 18 and older Marriage License (even if you are separated), Divorce Decree, or Separation papers Legal Guardianship or Custody Papers Documentation of eligible immigration status for any household member that is not a U.S. Citizen Proof of any source of income: Social Security, SSI, VA, Child Support, Self-Employment, Unemployment, and Contributions (must be dated within the last 30 days). If you are employed, you must provide 6 consecutive (last) check stubs, containing the Company Name, Address, and Phone number. The Head of Household and any member 18 or older must provide their IRS Transcript for the current year. You can request your transcript from the IRS office located nearest you or request them to be mailed to you by going online at www.irs.gov (if you request an online transcript, please provide the printed receipt showing a request was made). You must provide the tax transcript even if you did not work or file taxes. (W-2 forms or taxes from your tax preparer are not accepted.) Proof of TANF/Food stamps Current bank statements for any assets including checking and savings account Any family member 18 or older attending school must provide the School Name, Address, Phone number, and Fax number Child Care: Provide the Name, Address, and Phone Number ELDERLY/DISABLED FAMILIES ONLY: Provide a printout of the last 12 months of pharmacy payments and doctor/medical bills. Porting from Phenix City Housing Authority If a PCHA participant wants to Port their voucher to another area please contact Tonie Herman at 334-664-9997 x4059 to discuss the process. Portability Information or Questions? Please Contact Tonie Herman, HCV Specialist | 334-664-9991 x4059 Apply Now Public Housing HCV/Section 8 Landlords FAQ's Portability Program Responsibities Subsidiary Standards Income Limits Participant Responsibilites Recertifications

Maintenace Assistance Resident Services ROSS Program Maintenance Assistance Denial or Termination Fair Housing No Smoking Policy Rent Cafe' Resources & Programs Resident FAQ's About Your Maintenance Needs Our Agency will be glad to assist you with any mechanical or equipment failures that occur. Please call the appropriate number below to report all work orders. During Business Hours, please contact your Property Office: Frederick Douglass Homes – 334-298-0062 H.L. Blake Homes – 334-448-0685 L.P. Stough Homes – 334-214-5778 Riverview Court Apartments – 334-298-7864 Whispering Pines Apartments – 334-664-1041 Stonewood Apartments – 334-675-4056 Emergency work is broken gas, water, and/or electrical lines. If you smell gas in your apartment, open the doors and windows, check to see if all burners are shut off and leave your apartment. Go to a neighbor's and call for help. For water leaks or breaks, cut off the water and begin to dry the floor to prevent water damage to walls and floors. For electrical lines down, do not go near the loose wires and keep children away. If there is a power failure in the apartment, please make sure the power is not out in the entire development area before you take action. Please report maintenance problems, issues, and/or concerns immediately, do not wait until after 6:00 p.m. All repairs are to be made to the apartments by trained personnel from our staff. You must not make any type of repairs. If you find a dripping faucet, clogged drain, etc., please notify your property office immediately and needed repairs will be made as quickly as possible. You will be required to pay for any damages to your apartment caused by any member of your family or guests. Extra charges for damages by a willful act of negligence by the resident or any member of his family or guest will be assessed and is collectible in the same manner as rent. Residents are encouraged to take care of their apartments, so it will not be necessary for you to have to pay for damages. Clogged Drains The PCHA Maintenance Department's most frequent call-outs are related to toilet & sewer stop-ups. We ask that you ONLY flush toilet paper down the toilets. DO NOT flush cleaning towels, make-up removing cloths, handi-wipes, wet wipes, cloth wash cloths, or ladies’ sanitary napkins. Please do not pour cooking oil or grease down the drains. Dispose of grease products by emptying the cooled grease into a disposable container and placing it in the trash. Thermostat A thermostat is a device that switches the heating or air conditioner system on and off as necessary. It works by sensing the air temperature - it will switch on the heater or air conditioner when the air temperature changes from the thermostat set point and will switch off once this set temperature has been reached. A thermostat will switch on and off at temperatures on either side of the setpoint and it will not make the room heat up any faster by raising the heating setpoint or cooler by lowering the cooling setpoint. To properly operate the heating systems, it requires three steps upon locating the thermostat: The control lever must be set to heat. The control lever must be set to auto. Select the desired temperature and leave it. To properly operate the air conditioning system, it requires three steps upon locating the thermostat: The control lever must be set to cool. The control lever must be set to auto. Select the desired temperature and leave it. Ways to Save on Energy Costs Save money by following these tips. Raise the temperature slowly to keep your bill lower. Quickly raising your temperature set point activates the heat strip, which uses tons of energy. Set your thermostat to 68-70 degrees during the day in the winter, and 65-68 degrees at night to keep your home comfortable and save on heating costs. Set your thermostat to 78-80 degrees during the day in the summer, and 80-82 degrees at night to save on cooling costs. Lower your thermostat every time you leave the house. Close your exterior doors and windows when the heating or AC is on. Use ceiling fans or floor fans to cool off for less. Switch your ceiling fan to turn in a counter-clockwise direction in the summer; in the winter, run it at low speed, but clockwise. Ceiling fans use no more electricity than a standard light bulb. However, be sure to turn fans off when you leave - they only cool people, not rooms. After-Hours please call the Emergency Maintenance Line: 706-576-9086 MAINTENANCE TIPS MAINTENANCE CALLS EMERGENCY WORK

Assignment of Bedroom Sizes The Phenix City Housing Authority will issue a voucher for a particular bedroom size - the bedroom size is a factor in determining the family's level of assistance. The following guidelines will determine each family's unit size without overcrowding or over-housing: 0 Bedrooms: Minimum 1 and maximum 1 persons 1 Bedroom: Minimum 1 and maximum 2 persons 2 Bedrooms: Minimum 2 and maximum 4 persons 3 Bedrooms: Minimum 3 and maximum 6 persons 4 bedrooms: Minimum 4 and maximum 8 persons These standards are based on the assumption that each bedroom will accommodate no more than two (2) persons. The family voucher size will be determined by the Agency’s set subsidy standards in accordance with the above guidelines and will determine the maximum rent subsidy for the family. PCHA’s 20 21 Payment Standards 0-Bedroom $654 1-Bedroom $796 2-Bedroom $900 Housing Choice Voucher | Section 8 Subsidiary Standards Apply Now Public Housing HCV/Section 8 Landlords FAQ's Portability Program Responsibities Subsidiary Standards Income Limits Participant Responsibilites Recertifications 3-Bedroom $1,200 4-Bedroom $1,514 5-Bedroom $1,741

Landlord Information Rent Reasonalbness Rent Reasonableness At the time of inspection, the inspector will also be evaluating the rent reasonableness of the housing unit. The proposed rent will be compared to the rent for other units on the market of similar size, features, and amenities. Although there are no HUD “ceilings” on the rents charged in the Voucher Program, the rents must still be reasonable and comparable to those charged for similar unassisted units. The PHA bases the determination of reasonableness and comparability on the unit inspection report and rental market information. Apply Now Public Housing HCV/Section 8 Landlords FAQ's Landlord Obligations Rent Reasonableness Landlord FAQ's

Procurement Procurement Marketplace Vendor Forms Active Solicitations The Phenix City Housing Authority (PCHA) currently uses the eProcurement Marketplace for our solicitations. Please note that vendors must be registered with the Marketplace to view the documents, participate in the process, or receive communications about our solicitations. There is no cost to receive solicitations from our Agency through the Marketplace. Vendors can find Marketplace registration instructions by clicking on the "Marketplace" button.

Apply Now Documents Needed Documents to bring with you. Failure to bring in ALL information will delay your application process. Birth certificates or other acceptable birth verifications, shot records, picture ID/ drivers license, school records, voter registration Social Security cards All final divorce decrees Marriage certificate Most current landlord’s name and complete mailing address Employer’s name and complete mailing address Most recent Social Security/SSI award letter Child support check stubs Unemployment check stubs Veterans benefit award letter If you have any questions, please send them to: info@pchousing.org or contact our Occupancy Office at 334-675-4073 | 1500 11th Avenue, Phenix City, AL. Apply Now Public Housing HCV/Section 8 Landlords FAQ's Application Process Documents Needed

Landlord Information Landlord Obligations Rent Reasonableness Landlord FAQ's Welcome to Phenix City Housing Authority’s (PCHA) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The landlord plays a key role in meeting the objectives of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This tenant-based program assists low-income families in locating safe, decent, and affordable housing in the private market by offering assistance payments directly to the owner on behalf of the family. The subsidy remains with the family; it is not attached to the dwelling unit. The amount of subsidy is based on the family’s income and household composition. The landlord, the tenant, and PCHA all play a vital role in making the Housing Choice Voucher Program successful. The Phenix City Housing Authority is working to integrate the Rent Café Landlord portal for access to relevant information, forms, applications, and payment. click here for more information The landlord plays a vital role in assisting the Housing Choice Voucher Program which is designed to achieve four major objectives: To provide improved living conditions for low and very low-income families while maintaining their rent payments at an affordable level; To promote freedom of housing choice and integrate lower-income and minority families into mainstream society; To provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for eligible participants; and To provide an incentive to private property owners to rent to lower-income families by offering timely assistance payments. For more detailed information please visit Apply Now Public Housing HCV/Section 8 Landlords FAQ's Landlord Obligations Rent Reasonableness Landlord FAQ's

History of the Phenix City Housing Authority On May 24, 1938, after being petitioned by the Citizens of Phenix City and a public hearing being held on the same date, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, in a regular meeting, declared the need for a Housing Authority. A resolution created The Housing Authority of the City of Phenix City, Alabama. The organizational meeting of the newly created Housing Authority was held on June 2, 1938, in compliance with the Housing Authorities law of the State of Alabama. Created to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing for the community's low- and medium-income families. The first application for housing brought 422 units to Phenix City, 216 Riverview Court, and 206 for Frederick Douglass. In 1952, the Authority applied for and received an additional 250 units. 174 units were added to Riverview Court, and 76 additional units were added to Frederick Douglass. Today, Riverview Court Apartments has 306 units, and Frederick Douglass has 272. In 1961, a new 200-unit project spread over 38 acres opened in South Phenix City, known as Lucien P. Stough Homes. In 1964, with the need for elderly housing becoming more apparent, a 40-unit elderly housing project known as H. L. Blake was opened. In September 1979, the Agency contracted for an additional 28 units for H. L. Blake. In 2008, Coweta Apartments were converted into public housing units and renamed Whispering Pines. In December of 2022, Phenix City Housing Authority Neighborhood and Development acquired Stonewood Apartments, adding an additional 50 elderly units. Today, the Agency owns and/or manages 6 developments: Riverview Court Apartments, Frederick Douglass Homes, L. P. Stough Homes, H. L. Blake Homes, Whispering Pines, and Stonewood Apartments totaling 815 units – 689 public housing units, 233 Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) units, 131 Project-based vouchers, and 789 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). The Agency currently employs approximately 35 employees. Enoch Mathews was the Agency's first Executive Director serving from 1938-1942; followed by: Leo Denis from 1942-1966; J. A. Maddox from 1966-1977; Chuck Roberts from 1977-2004; Judy Hare from 2004- 2013; and Mary Mayrose from 2013-2020. Dr. Jason Whitehead is PCHA’s current Executive Director. Affiliations We are proud to be a part of and work with these organizations. City of Phenix City U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Phenix City Schools Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities (AAHRA) Public Housing Authorities Director's Association (PHADA) National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) - Southeastern Region Council -

Housing Choice Voucher | Section 8 Participant Responsibilities Apply Now Public Housing HCV/Section 8 Landlords FAQ's Section 8 Participant Responsibilities and Obligations The family must supply any information that the PCHA or HUD determines is necessary for the administration of the program, including submission of required evidence of citizenship or eligible immigration status. Information includes any requested certification, release, or other documentation. The family must supply any information requested by the PCHA or HUD for use in a regularly scheduled reexamination or interim reexamination of family income and composition in accordance with HUD requirements. The family must disclose and verify Social Security Numbers and must sign and submit consent forms for obtaining information. All information supplied by the family must be true and complete. A. HQS Breach Caused by the Family . The family is responsible for any HQS breach caused by the family or its guests. B. Inspection. The family must allow the PCHA to inspect the unit at reasonable times and after at least two (2) calendar days’ notice according to state law. C. Violation of Lease. The family may not commit any serious or repeated violation of the lease. D. Family Notice of Move or Lease Termination. The family must notify the PCHA and the owner before the family moves out of the unit or terminates the lease by a notice to the owner. E. Owner Eviction Notice. The family must promptly give the PCHA a copy of any owner eviction notice it receives. F. Use and Occupancy of the Unit The family must use the assisted unit for a residence by the family. The unit must be the family’s only residence. The PCHA must approve the composition of the assisted family residing in the unit. The family must inform the PCHA within 10 business days of the birth, adoption or court-awarded custody of a child. The family must request approval from the PCHA to add any other family member as an occupant of the unit. No other person (i.e., no one but members of the assisted family) may reside in the unit (except for a foster child/foster adult or live-in aide as provided in paragraph (4) of this Section). The family must notify the PCHA within 10 business days if any family member no longer resides in the unit. If the PCHA has given approval, a foster child/foster adult or a live-in aide may reside in the unit. The PCHA has the discretion to adopt reasonable policies concerning residence by a foster child/foster adult or a live-in aide and defining when the PCHA consent may be given or denied. Members of the household may engage in legal profit making activities in the unit, but only if such activities are incidental to primary use of the unit for residence by members of the family. Any business uses of the unit must comply with the lease, zoning requirements, and the affected household member must obtain all appropriate licenses. The family must not sublease or let the unit. The family must not assign the lease or transfer the unit. G. Absence from the Unit. The family must supply any information or certification requested by the PCHA to verify that the family is living in the unit, or relating to family absence from the unit, including any PCHA requested information or certification on the purposes of family absences. The family must cooperate with the PCHA for this purpose. The family must promptly notify the PCHA of its absence from the unit. Absence means that no member of the family is residing in the unit. The family may be absent from the unit for up to 30 calendar days. The family must request permission from the PCHA for absences exceeding 30 calendar days. The PCHA will make a determination within 10 business days of the request. An authorized absence may not exceed 180 calendar days. Any family absent for more than 30 calendar days without authorization will be terminated from the program. Authorized absences may include, but are not limited to: Prolonged hospitalization Absences beyond the control of the family (i.e., death in the family, other family member illness) Other absences that are deemed necessary by the PCHA H. Interest in the Unit. The family may not own or have any interest in the unit (except for owners of manufactured housing renting the manufactured home space or people using a housing choice voucher to purchase a home). I. Fraud and Other Program Violation. The members of the family must not commit fraud, bribery, or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection with the program. J. Crime by Household Members. The members of the household may not engage in drug-related criminal activity, other violent criminal activity, or other criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of other residents and persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises K. Other Housing Assistance. An assisted family, or members of the family, may not receive Section 8 tenant-based assistance while receiving another housing subsidy, for the same unit or for a different unit, under any duplicative (as determined by HUD or in accordance with HUD requirements) Federal, State or local housing assistance program. L. Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse by Household Members. The members of the household must not abuse alcohol and/or drugs in a way that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of other residents and/or persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises. 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