Public Housing Agency

Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)

The ACOP is a supporting document to Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development's Public Housing Agency 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 PHCD'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 (Effective 7-1-2011)

• 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 

Proposed ACOP
The proposed ACOP changes will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval on June 5, 2012
Proposed Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy 

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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 and Community Development (PHCD) hereby makes available its Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan.

Proposed 2012-2013 PHA Plan
The proposed PHA Plan for fiscal year starting October 1, 2012 and ending September 30, 2013 will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval on June 5, 2012.

• Proposed 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2016 and Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 
• Proposed 2012 Budget (CF 711) 

Approved 2010-2011 PHA Plan
Following is the approved 2010-2011 PHA Plan for fiscal year starting October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2011.

• 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2015; Annual Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-2011 
• Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan 
• Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments 
• Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5-Year Action Plan Fiscal Years (FYs) 2010-2015 and Annual Statement Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-2011  (3.26 MB)
• Capital Fund Program (CFP 717-750) Statement  (6.26 MB)
• Replacement Housing Factor (RHF) Statements  (2.89 MB)

Fair Housing

Report Housing Program Fraud

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 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

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fraud Line

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Public Housing

• Conventional Public Housing Dwelling Lease 
• Community Policies  
• Utility Allowance schedule for tenant purchased utilities 2011  (current)
• Utility Allowance schedule for tenant purchased utilities 2012  (to become effective 1/1/2012)

Note: The Spanish and Creole translations of the Public Housing Lease are provided for information purposes only. The official terms and legal capacity of the rental agreement are contained in the English version of the Lease and Community Policies.

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Section 8 Administrative Plan

The Section 8 Administrative Plan is a supporting document to Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development'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 PHCD's internal policies for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Project-based, Moderate Rehabilitation, Section 8 Homeownership, and other USHUD special allocation programs.

Section 8 Administrative Plan (effective 7-1-2011)

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

Proposed Section 8 Administrative Plan
The proposed Section 8 Administrative Plan changes will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval on June 5, 2012.
Section 8 Administrative Plan 

Voluntary Compliance Agreement

The Voluntary Compliance Agreement ensures that all of Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development'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