Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Providing Rental Assistance and Expenses to a Low Income Disabled Elderly Household
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Cristel Todd, Affordable Housing Administrator
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Provide Rental Assistance for Temporary Housing.
• The Hernandez Family has been approved for a one bedroom at Newsome Homes.
• The City will do a Substantial Rehabilitation on Substandard Home.
• Low Income Elderly Disabled Household with NO gas or running water.
• Owner occupied home located East of Highway 5 in McKinney.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Applied for Emergency Assistance for no water.
• The home is too far gone to receive Emergency Repair Assistance.
• Adult Protective Services and the Wellness Center for Older Adults are working with the family.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Monthly Rent is $730.
• Requested Monthly Subsidy is $240. Total Maximum Rent Subsidy is $2880.
• Storage up to $1200.
• $8100 was earmarked in the 2017 budget for a TBD Project.