Plans & Policies
Fresno Housing has developed several key documents to guide the organization’s strategic direction as well as its daily operations.
The Housing Authority of the City of Fresno and the Housing Authority of Fresno County (Fresno Housing) intends to modify the Annual Plan, Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), and Housing Choice Voucher Administration Plan, collectively referred to as Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plans for 2025.
The proposed PHA Plans were available for review and public comment for 45 days from July 29, 2024 until September 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Comments were encouraged and could be submitted via digital platform, in writing to Fresno Housing, by email, or by calling.
Additionally, the Fresno Housing Boards of Commissioners hosted a public hearing during the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM to receive public comments regarding the 2025 PHA Plans.
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
- Summary of 2025 Proposed Changes ACOP (Draft)
- Summary of 2025 Proposed Changes ACOP (EXCEL)
- 2025 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) – CA006 Draft
- 2025 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) – CA028 Draft
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
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
- Summary of 2025 Proposed Changes ACOP (Draft)
- Summary of 2025 Proposed Changes ACOP (EXCEL)
- 2025 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) – CA006 Draft
- 2025 Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) – CA028 Draft
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
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
2022 ANNUAL PLANS
Fresno Housing 5-Year and Annual Plans, beginning January 1, 2020, are listed below.
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
2022 ANNUAL PLANS
Fresno Housing 5-Year and Annual Plans, beginning January 1, 2020, are listed below.
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)
- 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
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)
- 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
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.
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.
Strategic Planning
Fresno Housing’s Strategic Plan – “Mapping the Way toward a Strategic Future for the New Fresno Housing” – was developed through a comprehensive, yearlong process that included an in-depth assessment of the organization’s history, accomplishments, and challenges gleaned from research, document review, and interviews with more than 60 stakeholders and community leaders and more than a dozen interviews with the leadership of other housing authorities across the country. This information provided the groundwork to develop a new vision, mission, set of goals, and an action plan. The process was guided by the agency’s Executive/Senior Management Team and the Board of Commissioners, and is enhanced by Special Initiatives.
The Fresno Housing Strategic Plan, supports its continued mission of creating vibrant communities throughout Fresno County through four broad strategic areas:
- Place: Quality Housing
- People: Engaged Residents
- Public: Broad Support
- Partnership: Effective Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Fresno Housing’s Strategic Plan – “Mapping the Way toward a Strategic Future for the New Fresno Housing” – was developed through a comprehensive, yearlong process that included an in-depth assessment of the organization’s history, accomplishments, and challenges gleaned from research, document review, and interviews with more than 60 stakeholders and community leaders and more than a dozen interviews with the leadership of other housing authorities across the country. This information provided the groundwork to develop a new vision, mission, set of goals, and an action plan. The process was guided by the agency’s Executive/Senior Management Team and the Board of Commissioners, and is enhanced by Special Initiatives.
The Fresno Housing Strategic Plan, supports its continued mission of creating vibrant communities throughout Fresno County through four broad strategic areas:
- Place: Quality Housing
- People: Engaged Residents
- Public: Broad Support
- Partnership: Effective Collaboration
Looking to the Future
A guide to goals and strategies of Fresno Housing:
