• Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
• Agency Planning
• Fair Housing Links
• Fraud
• Public Housing
• Section 8 Administrative Plan
• Proposed updates to the Section 8 Administrative Plan  
• Voluntary Compliance Agreement

Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
The ACOP is a supporting document to Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency's PHA Plan. The purpose of the ACOP is to establish written policies in accordance with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) regulations and in regards to matters not covered under the USHUD regulations. It contains MDHA's internal policies for the Public Housing Division and Applicant Leasing Center.

A downloadable version of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) is available below in PDF format.

Approved ACOP (2008)

• Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy
• Appendix I Definitions 
• Appendix II: Effective Communication Policy 
• Appendix III: Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program 
• Appendix IV: Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures; Part 1 
• Appendix IV: Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures; Part 2 

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Agency Planning
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan
In accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations, Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency (MDPHA), hereby makes available its Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan.

Approved 2009-2010 PHA Plan
Following is the approved 2009-2010 PHA Plan for fiscal year starting October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010.

• 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2015; Annual Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-2010
• Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
• Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments
• Capital Fund Program (CFP) Annual Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-2010 
• Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5-Year Action Plan Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009-2014 
• Membership of the Resident Advisory Board - Public Housing RAB 
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 733) Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2003-2004 
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 714) Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2004-2005
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 715) Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-2006
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 716-746) Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-2007
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 717) Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2007-2008
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 718) Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-2009
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 750) Disaster Grant Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-2007
• Replacement Housing Factor (RHF) Statements Fiscal Years (FYs) 2003-2009

Section 8 Administrative Plan proposed updates announced
Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency (MDPHA) hereby advertises the proposed updates for the Administrative Plan for Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency, Housing Choice Voucher and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs. Written comments can be submitted during a 30-day comment period from December 29, 2009 to January 27, 2010 to Director, MDPHA, 701 NW, 1 Ct., 16 Floor, Miami, FL 33136. A public hearing will be held on February 10, 2010 at MDPHA's Board Room, 1401 NW 7 St., Miami, FL 33125, 4 p.m.

• Download the Section 8 Administrative Plan 2009 (Draft)  with the proposed updates.

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Fair Housing Links

• Housing Choice and Desegregation
• U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Report Housing Program Fraud
The Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency (MDPHA) has a fraud hotline that is available specifically to receive allegations of suspected fraud or wrongdoing by residents participating in MDPHA housing programs, employees, or entities doing business under MDPHA  authorization. All calls are confidential and you may choose to remain anonymous at all times.

When leaving a message, please state the facts. If you prefer to talk to us, leave your first name, phone number, and a convenient time for us to reach you.

Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency Fraud Hotline
786-469-4105

The Miami-Dade Office of the Inspector General also investigates allegations of housing fraud and has established a satellite office located at 1401 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33125. The Inspector General accepts calls from staff and the general public. Calls are confidential and all information received is handled by the Inspector General.

Office of the Inspector General Fraud Hotline
305-644-5300

Additional Links

• Fraud Info Sheet 
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urband Development Fraud Line

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Public Housing

• Conventional Public Housing Dwelling Lease
• Community Policies   
• Addendum #1 (Effective 06-01-08)

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Section 8 Administrative Plan
The Section 8 Administrative Plan is a supporting document to Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency’s PHA Plan. The purpose of the Section 8 Administrative Plan is to establish written policies in accordance with USHUD regulations and in matters not covered under the regulations, but left to local discretion. It contains MDPHA’s internal policies for the Private Rental Housing Division, including Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Project-based, Moderate Rehabilitation, Section 8 Homeownership, and other USHUD special allocation programs.

Section 8 Administrative Plan Revisions
MDPHA has revised its Section 8 Administrative Plan to include provisions under the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA),  the One Strike policy, and to include MDPHA’s Effective Communication Policy and Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures, which were revised to improve services to persons with disabilities.

• Section 8 Administrative Plan 
• Attachment A – Definitions 
• Attachment B – Effective Communication Policy
• Attachment C – Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures Part 1
• Attachment C – Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures Part 2

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Proposed updates to the Section 8 Administrative Plan
Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency (MDPHA) hereby advertises the proposed updates for the Administrative Plan for Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency, Housing Choice Voucher and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs. Written comments can be submitted during the 30-day comment period from December 29, 2009 to January 27, 2010 to Director, MDPHA, 701 NW, 1 Ct., 16 Floor, Miami, FL 33136. A public hearing will be held on February 10, 2010 at MDPHA's Board Room, 1401 NW 7 St., Miami, FL 33125, 4 p.m.

• Section 8 Administrative Plan 2009 (Draft)  with the proposed updates.

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Voluntary Compliance Agreement
The Voluntary Compliance Agreement ensures that all of Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency's federally funded, projects, related facilities, programs and activities provide accessibility for persons with disabilities.

• Voluntary Compliance Agreement between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency