Plans & Policies

Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)

ADMISSION AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP) – Fresno Housing is responsible for public and affordable housing throughout Fresno County.  As a government agency created and authorized by state law to develop and operate housing and housing programs for low-income families, Fresno Housing enters into an Annual Contributions Contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through which it administers these programs. Fresno Housing ensures compliance with federal laws, regulations, and notices and must establish policies and procedures to both clarify federal requirements and to ensure consistency in the program operation. These policies are encompassed in the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP). The ACOP is part of the Public Housing Agency Plan. 

The Admission and Continued Occupancy Policies are approved and adopted by the Boards of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno and the Housing Authority of the County of Fresno. Both are transmitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

2025 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy

• 2025 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) – CA006 Final
• 2025 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) – CA028 Final

2024 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy

• 2024 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) County of Fresno
• 2024 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) City of Fresno

2023 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy

• 2023 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) County of Fresno
• 2023 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) City of Fresno

2022 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy

• 2022 Fresno Housing Low Income Public Housing Program, Summary of Changes ACOP
• 2022 Fresno Housing Low Income Public Housing Program, City of Fresno ACOP
• 2022 Fresno Housing Low Income Public Housing Program, County of Fresno ACOP

Annual Plans

ANNUAL PLANS – Each year in accordance with Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, 24 CFR Part 903 and subsequent U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) notices, Fresno Housing prepares updates to the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan. The purpose of the Annual Plan is to notify HUD of any changes to the prior year’s 5-Year and Annual Plan. It is also a way to report progress made in meeting the goals outlined in the PHA 5-Year Plan. The Annual Plan is part of the Public Housing Agency Plan.  

The Annual Plans are approved and adopted by the Boards of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno and the Housing Authority of the County of Fresno. Both are transmitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in October of each year.

A new version of the annual plan for the City of Fresno Housing Authority was added with a minor update that includes an additional section for Sequoia Courts when compared to the previously uploaded document. We encourage the public to review this updated document alongside the other materials and provide feedback. Please note that the original document remains available for comparison, but this additional document reflects the latest information. Comments on both documents are welcomed during the public comment period.

2025 ANNUAL PLANS

• 2025 Annual Plan – Housing Authority of the City of Fresno (Draft)
• 2025 Annual Plan – Housing Authority of the County of Fresno (Draft)
• 2025 Annual Plan – Housing Authority of the City of Fresno (Draft) update

2024 ANNUAL PLANS

• 2024 Fresno Housing Annual Plan – City of Fresno
• 2024 Fresno Housing Annual Plan – County of Fresno

2022 ANNUAL PLANS

• 2022 Fresno Housing Annual Plan – City of Fresno
• 2022 Fresno Housing Annual Plan – County of Fresno

Fresno Housing 5-Year and Annual Plans, beginning January 1, 2020, are listed below.

• 2020 Fresno Housing 5-Year Plan (with approval letter) – City of Fresno
• 2020 Fresno Housing 5-Year Plan (with approval letter) – County of Fresno

HCV Administrative Plans

HCV ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN –  The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (formerly known as Section 8) enacted as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide housing assistance to low-income families, is administered by Fresno Housing with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  To administer the program, Fresno Housing enters into an Annual Contributions Contract with HUD. Fresno Housing ensures compliance with federal laws, regulations, and notices and must establish policies and procedures to clarify federal requirements and to ensure consistency in the program operation, which are encompassed in the Administrative Plan. The Administrative Plans are included as part of the Public Housing Agency Plan. 

The HCV Administrative Plans are approved and adopted by the Boards of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno and the Housing Authority of the County of Fresno. Both are transmitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

2025 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ADMINISTRATIVE PLANS

• Summary of 2025 Proposed Changes HCV Admin Plan (Draft)
• Summary of 2025 Proposed Changes HCV Admin Plan (Excel)-updated Sept 2024
• 2025 Administrative Plan – Housing Authority of the City of Fresno (DRAFT)
• 2025 Administrative Plan – Housing Authority of Fresno County (DRAFT)

2024 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ADMINISTRATIVE PLANS

• 2024 Fresno Housing Housing Choice Voucher Program, City of Fresno Administrative Plan
• 2024 Fresno Housing Housing Choice Voucher Program, County of Fresno Administrative Plan

2023 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ADMINISTRATIVE PLANS

• 2023 Fresno Housing Housing Choice Voucher Program, City of Fresno Administrative Plan
• 2023 Fresno Housing Housing Choice Voucher Program, County of Fresno Administrative Plan

Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program helps increase earned income and reduces dependency on subsidies.  The FSS Action Plan is a policy framework that describes the policies and procedures to operate the program.

• FSS Amended Action Plan (September 2016)

Strategic Planning 2025-2030

Fresno Housing’s Strategic Plan is a visionary roadmap shaped through an extensive, collaborative process. Developed in partnership with organizations like Faith in the Valley, Radical Possibilities CoLab, the Central Valley Health Policy Institute at Fresno State, and UC Merced’s HOPe Lab, this plan integrates a wide array of community insights. During this process, the Agency and its partners engaged over 600 stakeholders through interactive, in person gallery walks and a digital platform, Thought Exchange, to gather diverse inputs across Fresno County. These sessions ensured broad community involvement and enriched our understanding of local needs.
Fresno Housing’s strategic plan is designed to transform the landscape of housing in Fresno County by addressing critical needs and leveraging opportunities for growth and improvement.

The Fresno Housing Strategic Plan, supports its Mission Create and sustain affordable housing and vibrant communities throughout Fresno County through four broad strategic drivers:

• Target & Invest in Neighborhoods
• Fight to Eradicate Housing Insecurity
• Housing Choice Voucher Innovation
• Leverage Partnerships & Funding to Support Resident Goals

As Fresno Housing embarks on a transformative journey towards creating inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable communities, we have identified several key strategic drivers that will guide our efforts. These drivers are essential components of our strategic plan, serving as the foundational pillars that will steer our initiatives and ensure that we meet our overarching goals of enhancing the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of housing in Fresno County.
Each strategic driver has been carefully chosen to address specific challenges and opportunities within our community, aiming to create a profound and lasting impact. From revitalizing neighborhoods to innovating housing policies, these drivers are interconnected and pivotal in advancing our mission to sustain affordable housing and foster community well-being.

For more information, please see the Strategic Plan document here.