Program Description

Manages all legal aspects for the Department of Housing and Public Housing Administration. Assists management in the formulation of legislation related to the development and administration of housing programs.

Department of Housing and its agencies

Program Description

To create, establish and promote the Department of Housing and the Public Housing Administrator's public policy, specifically for socially and economically disadvantaged families. To monitor the organizational units compliance with programmatic goals and objectives. Dispose of assets from the Corporation for Urban Renewal and Housing. Also work toward the revitalization of Centers and Urban Areas.

Customers

Families with housing problems, claims, or applications to the Department of Housing and Public Housing Administration.

Program Description

Maintains control of the Agency's budget and promotes the effective use of funds via the establishment of internal controls and the adequate registration of all financial transactions. Prepares reports required by Department's Executives, its components and the state and federal government. Relies on technology to facilitate processes and reduce the margin of the error in order to provide timely and reliable information to the user.

Customers

The Department of Housing, its components and families that qualify for the federal programs which provide subsidies through Section 8. Also processes materials requisitions for families rehabilitating their homes.

Program Description

Takes care of the housing problems for families with limited financial resources, via the establishment, rehabilitation, construction and expansion of communities, in a planned manner and provides them with essential services. Implements programs geared toward promoting the construction of adequate housing, from the design and bidding on the projects to awarding property titles to the homeowners, occupants and lot lessees. Helps resolve the needs of those families living in deteriorating urban areas or in rural communities, who are interested in actively participating in improving the quality of life of their residents.

Customers

Program Description

Studies and evaluates the need for housing in Puerto Rico. Plans different types of alternative development to meet the need for housing in Puerto Rico. Identifies additional funds via federal proposals that will provide financing for the development, expansion and improvement of the housing programs and projects. Counsel the Secretary, Deputy Secretary and municipalities on everything related to planning for low income housing and special projects.

Customers

Department of Housing, Public Housing Administration, municipalities and the private sector

Program Description

Offers services for the evaluation and processing of personnel transactions, in accordance with Act No. 184 of August 3, 2004, as amended, known as the Administration of Human Resources in Public Service Act, Act No. 45 of February 25, 1998, as amended, known as the Labor Relations for Public Service in Puerto Rico Act and other laws. Provides technical support and counsels the internal administration of labor affairs and auxiliary services to the Department of Housing and the Public Housing Administration.

Customers

Employees of the Department of Housing

Offers low income individuals the option to live in an adequate, safe home via subsidies for new housing projects or rentals in nearby communities. Promotes the economic and social development of the families in public housing projects and special communities, so they can improve their quality of life and achieve self-sufficiency. Joins efforts with public and private entities to achieve self-determination as well as revitalizing the process of social reconstruction, promote strategies, coordinate services and facilitate an improved quality of life in public housing projects and communities

Customers

Low income persons, and persons over 60 years of age.

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $103,330,000. This amount includes $15,818,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund, $75,000 from Special Appropriations, $60,631,000 in Federal Funds, $16,000,000 from State Special Funds, $2,805,000 in revenues from Internal Sources and $8,001,000 from Other Income.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $5,316,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. Non-recurrent federal funds with remaining balances from previous years will be assigned as budget reserve. Other Income reflects an increase of $4,001,000 as a result of the housing modernization tax credits from 33 residential projects. The General Fund reflects an increase of $166,000; adjustments were made to the Rent and Utilities expense category. There is a reduction in payroll costs resulting from the implementation of Act 70-2010, an early retirement incentive program.

Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund will allow the Department to comply with the duties established by its Organic Act, specifically increase the amount of diverse, accessible and safe housing options for medium and low income families.

Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from the sale of assets through the Housing Sale and Acquisition Division and will be used for operational expenses.

The State Special Funds allocation includes $10,000,000 from the Lottery's operations net revenues and 10% from the operations net revenue of the instant lottery, up to a cap of $15,000,000. Per Act 173-1996, these funds will be allocated to the Rent Subsidies and Housing Renovations for the Elderly Fund together with the amount of $1,000,000 generated from rental revenues and the sale of lots and land managed by the Project Management and Development division.

There is an increase in the contributing federal program Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, also known as Section 8, resulting from savings from previous years. This increase will be part of the budget reserve fund.

This amount of $1,000,000 from State Special Funds will be used to continue capital improvements projects and appraisal work to grant property titles. These funds will also be used for emergency situations managed by the Housing Renovation Project, such as: landslides, fires, overcrowding, floods or court orders.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES