Making Housing More Affordable

MHA Recognized as High Performer in HCV

June 5, 2024

May 16, 2024


Ms. Kimberly Carroll

Executive Director

Marin Housing Authority

4020 Civic Center Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903


Dear Ms. Carroll:


This letter provides the scoring information for the Marin Housing Authority's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. SEMAP enables HUD to better manage the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program by identifying PHA capabilities and deficiencies related to the administration of the HCV program. As a result, HUD will be able to provide more effective program assistance to PHAs.


The Marin Housing Authority’s final score for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, is 104%. The Housing Authority's overall designation is High. The following are the scores for each indicator:

Indicator Name Score
Indicator 1

Selection from Waiting List (24 CFR 982.54(d)(1) and 982.204(a))

15
Indicator 2

Reasonable Rent (24 CFR 982.4, 982.54(d)(15), 982.158(f)(7) and 982.507)

20

Indicator 3

Determination of Adjusted Income (24 CFR part 5, subpart F and 24 CFR 982.516)

20

Indicator 4

Utility Allowance Schedule (24 CFR 982.517)

5

Indicator 5

HQS Quality Control (24 CFR 982.405(b)) 

5

Indicator 6

HQS Enforcement (24 CFR 982.404)

10

Indicator 7

Expanding Housing Opportunities

5

Indicator 8

Payment Standards (24 CFR 982.503)

5

Indicator 9

Timely Annual Reexaminations (24 CFR 5.617)

10

Indicator 10

Correct Tenant Rent Calculations (24 CFR 982, Subpart K)

5

Indicator 11

Pre-Contract HQS Inspections (24 CFR 982.305)

5

Indicator 12

Annual HQS Inspections (24 CFR 982.405(a))

10

Indicator 13

Lease-Up

20

Indicator 14

Family Self-Sufficiency (24 CFR 984.105 and 984.305)

N/A

Indicator 15

Deconcentration Bonus

5

Thank you for your cooperation with the SEMAP process. Should you have any questions concerning your scores or required corrective actions, you may contact Rebecca Rudzianis, Portfolio Management Specialist, at (415) 489-6636.


Sincerely,

Gerard R. Windt

Director Office of Public Housing, San Francisco

Download Marin SEMAP Score Letter Here
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