The Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette has closed its offices until April 30, 2020.
The agency will implement the following precautions to protect its residents and employees:
IMPLEMENTED ACTIONS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS
· Suspension of Notices to Vacate and lease violations
· Suspension of evictions
· Suspension of transfer and move ins
· Suspension of routine work orders
· Emergency work orders may require additional troubleshooting via phone calls
· Suspension of housekeeping inspections
· Suspension of late fees
· Suspension of all resident activities to include Resident Council
· Recertification deadlines will be extended
· Rental payments should be made via mail or drop box - Receipts for rent payments will be mailed later
· Visitors for social purposes, especially at elderly properties are discouraged; medically related visitors and caregivers may continue to visit residents
· Pest control services will be conducted on the exterior of buildings and common areas. Routine interior pest control services will be suspended.
IMPLEMENTED ACTIONS FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER RESIDENTS
· Existing repayment agreements will be extended
· Suspension of annual recertifications
· Suspension of inspections except for true emergencies
· Suspension of terminations
· Suspension of voucher issuance for current and new clients
· Suspension of moves
· Postponing issuing vouchers and voucher briefings for portability while the agency is closed
IMPLEMENTED ACTION FOR ADMINISTRATION
· Postponed Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2020
