FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services Housing

FY 2026 Performance Measure Report

Fiscal Responsibility - As a cornerstone of our county’s success, we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity. Reliable Infrastructure - Develop and deliver resilient, high-quality public services through projects and infrastructure that provide long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with exceptional integrity, competence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility, to improve the quality of life for all Harford citizens. Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Effective Governance - Ensure Harford County Government functions efficiently, ethically, and for the benefit of its citizens. Emergency Response & Public Safety - Maintain public safety by funding and fostering collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders in emergency response and improve readiness and response through training, planning, and resource allocation. Education & Community Support - Aim to provide high-quality learning and experiences that foster the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of the community. Economic Prosperity - Enhance economic prosperity and security for individuals in Harford County.

Performance Measures

Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 To Date

Estimate FY 26

Change

1 - Housing Choice Voucher Utilization Rate

94.00

98.60

99.50

5 - Particpation rate in Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) 4 - Number of Housing Counseling Client 1:1s 2 - CDBG Timeliness 3 - Section Eight Management Assement Program (SEMAP) Score

1.45

1.61

1.45

93

93

93

500

471

600

27

30

30

Performance Measure 1: ABOUT THIS MEASURE: Utilization of contract funds is the percent of funds contracted for one year that have 95 percent (95%) or above. WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK: Staff meet 1:1 each month with a HUD rep been expended for housing assistance payments by the PHA. HUD expects PHAs to maintain a utilization rate of to decide if the agency should issue new vouchers, absorb ports or increase payment standards. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: Factors include monitoring the number of voucher holders who leave the program, calculating rent costs, adjusting income changes - the number is a moving target.

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