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Notice of Public Review and Hearing:
Proposed Changes to the 2021 Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), Grievance Procedure, Pet Policy and Lease

February 15, 2021

Lake County Housing Authority Notice of availability for Public Review & Comment and Public Hearing: 2021 Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), Grievance Procedure, Pet Policy and Lease

The Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA) is revising the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), the Grievance Procedure, the Pet Policy and the Public Housing Lease.

In accordance with Section 5A of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (USHA), as amended by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, the Lake County Housing Authority has prepared an amended Admissions & Continued Occupancy Plan, Grievance Procedure, Pet Policy and Public Housing Lease for public review and comment for a forty-five (45) day notice period. The purpose is to review the proposed changes and submit comments during this public comment period.

The purpose of the ACOP is to establish guidelines for LCHA staff to follow in determining eligibility for admission to and continued occupancy of public housing in accordance with HUD regulations.

All proposed revisions will be available for review from February 15, 2021 to April 1, 2021. See links below to download the proposed summaries & revisions:

Download Summary of Proposed ACOP Changes & Proposed ACOP Here

Download Summary of Proposed Grievance Procedure Changes & Proposed Grievance Procedure Here

Download Summary of Proposed Pet Policy Changes & Proposed Pet Policy Here

Download Summary of Proposed Public Housing Lease Changes & Proposed Public Housing Lease Here

Written comments must be received by close of business (4:00 p.m.) on April 1, 2021. Written comments on the proposed revisions must be addressed to:

VIA US Mail: Lake County Housing Authority Ofelia Navarro, Deputy Director 33928 North US Highway 45 Grayslake, IL 60030

VIA Email: onavarro@lakecountyha.org

For questions regarding the revisions please contact Ofelia Navarro at (847) 223-1170 ext. 2500.

Written comments must be received by close of business (4:00 p.m.) on April 1, 2021.

A public hearing to receive public comments on the revised 2021 LCHA Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, Grievance Procedure, Pet Policy and Public Housing Lease will be held on
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. CDT
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182094274
Meeting ID: 831 8209 4274
Dial: 1 312 626 6799

Persons with disabilities requiring assistance or alternative formats, or wishing to submit comments in alternative formats, can contact Ofeia Navarro at (847) 223-1170 ext. 2500.