Public Notice - Proposed Revisions to the 2027 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Revisions to the 2027 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
45-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (SRHA) hereby provides public notice that proposed revisions to its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) for calendar year 2027 are available for public review and comment.
The proposed revisions incorporate applicable updates related to the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements, program eligibility, income and asset determinations, annual and interim reexaminations, and other administrative and occupancy policies and procedures.
PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD
Beginning Date: October 30, 2026
Ending Date: December 14, 2026
SRHA invites Public Housing residents, Housing Choice Voucher participants, property owners, Resident Advisory Board members, community stakeholders, and interested members of the public to review the proposed revisions and provide comments during the designated 45-day public review period.
AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED DOCUMENTS
Copies of the proposed 2027 HCV Administrative Plan and Public Housing ACOP are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the following SRHA locations:
SRHA Main Office
530 E. Pinner Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
Chorey Park Apartments
804 W. Constance Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Hoffler Apartments
2210 E. Washington Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Colander Bishop Meadows
925 Brook Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
The proposed documents will also be available for review on SRHA's official website.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SRHA will conduct a public hearing to provide residents, program participants, stakeholders, and interested members of the public an opportunity to present comments regarding the proposed policy revisions.
Date: Monday, December 14, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
Location: SRHA Main Office
530 E. Pinner Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
All interested individuals are encouraged to attend and participate.
SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Written comments may be submitted by email, mail, or in person using the following contact information:
Email: 539-2100srha@suffolkrha.org
Mail or In Person:
Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Attn: 2027 Proposed Policy Comments
530 E. Pinner Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
Written comments submitted by email, mail, or in person must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, December 14, 2026.
Additional comments will be accepted during the scheduled public hearing. The public comment period will officially close upon conclusion of the December 14, 2026, public hearing.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE
Individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation, auxiliary aid or service, or language assistance to review the proposed documents or participate in the public hearing may contact SRHA at (757) 539-2100.
Requests should be submitted as early as possible to allow sufficient time for arrangements. Assistance will be provided in accordance with applicable federal civil rights requirements.
BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Following the conclusion of the public review and comment period, SRHA will review and consider all comments received, including applicable Resident Advisory Board recommendations, before presenting the proposed policy revisions to its Board of Commissioners for consideration and approval.
The updated policies are anticipated to become effective January 1, 2027, subject to Board approval, applicable HUD requirements, and any required HUD approval.
