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Public Notice of 45-Day Public Review and Comment Period
Public Notice of 45-Day Public Review and Comment Period
FY 2026-2027 Plans
The Robeson County Housing Authority (RCHA) hereby provides notice that its Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement, Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan, and Capital Fund Program (CFP) Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 are available for public review and comment.
These plans describe RCHA's policies, programs, housing development activities, and use of federal funds to support affordable housing, resident services, and long-term property preservation in Robeson County.
Public Review Period
The 45-day public review and comment period begins January 15, 2026, and ends March 1, 2026.
Copies of the plans are available for review:
- At the RCHA administrative office, 100 Oxendine Circle, Lumberton, NC 28360
- On the RCHA website, RobesonHA.org
- By request during normal business hours, 910-738-4866
Written comments may be submitted to RCHA during the review period.
Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held on:
Monday, March 2, 2026
12:00 noon
Robeson County Housing Authority
100 Oxendine Circle, Lumberton, NC 28360
The public is invited to attend and provide comments on the proposed FY 2026-2027 MTW Supplement, PHA Plan, and Capital Fund Program Plan.
Purpose of the Plans
These plans outline how RCHA will:
- Administer Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs
- Use MTW flexibilities to improve cost efficiency and self-sufficiency
- Preserve and develop affordable housing
- Invest Capital Funds into property rehabilitation and modernization
All residents, community members, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the public review and hearing process.
Robeson County Housing Authority Plans, Public Housing Authority, Moving to Work and Capital Funds
2024-2025
Presented by:
Niakeya J Cooper, MS, Executive Director/CEO
- 910.738.4866
- Njcooper@robesonha.org
- 100 Oxendine Circle, Lumberton, NC 28360
PHA PLAN 2026-2027
Overview
For Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the Robeson County Housing Authority (RCHA) will utilize this PHA Plan as the primary framework for the implementation of public housing operations, Moving to Work (MTW) initiatives, and Capital Fund Grant activities for the funding years covered by the plan. This document serves as a comprehensive guide for program administration, strategic planning, and resource allocation to ensure the effective delivery of safe, decent, and affordable housing.
The Plan outlines RCHA's goals, policies, and planned actions related to property management, capital improvements, resident services, and MTW program innovations, while maintaining full compliance with HUD regulations and federal requirements. It also establishes performance benchmarks, funding priorities, and operational strategies designed to enhance housing quality, promote resident self-sufficiency, and improve overall agency efficiency.
Through the implementation of this Plan, RCHA will coordinate public housing activities, modernization efforts, and MTW flexibility to address local housing needs, support long-term asset preservation, and expand opportunities for residents. This Plan will serve as the guiding document for decision-making, program evaluation, and continuous improvement during the fiscal years identified.
Public Housing PHA Plan - No Significant Amendments
The Robeson County Housing Authority (RCHA) prepares a Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan each year in accordance with HUD regulations. The PHA Plan describes the agency's overall mission, goals, policies, and programs for administering Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
For Fiscal Year 2026, RCHA is not proposing any Significant Amendments to its Public Housing PHA Plan as defined by HUD. The agency's fundamental policies regarding:
- Admissions
- Occupancy
- Waiting Lists
- Rent Determination (outside of MTW-approved flexibilities)
- Grievance procedures
- Lease enforcement
- Resident participation
will remain unchanged.
How this relates to MTW
As an approved Moving to Work (MTW) agency, RCHA implements certain rent, recertification, and housing development activities through its HUD-approved MTW Supplement, not through the standard PHA Plan. The MTW activities being proposed for FY 2026 - including standardized deductions, three-year reexaminations, inspection frequency changes, and housing development activities - are governed by HUD's MTW statutory authority and are presented separately in the MTW Supplement for Public Review.
Because these activities are authorized under MTW and processed through the MTW Supplement, they do not constitute Significant Amendments to the Public Housing PHA Plan.
What this means for Residents
Residents will still have the opportunity to review and comment on:
- The MTW Supplement
- Any proposed MTW changes
However, no separate Significant Amendment hearing is required for the regular PHA Plan because RCHA is not changing its core Public Housing policies outside of MTW authority.
- MTW Activity 3.A - Alternative Reexamination Schedule (Public Housing)
RCHA will continue its MTW-approved three-year reexamination cycle and synchronize all households to a single reexamination month.
- Key policy
- One-time full reexamination effective July 1, 2026
- Next full reexamination July 1, 2029
- One interim per year for 10% income decrease
- Interims for household composition changes only
- Income increases do not trigger reexams
- How this Supports MTW Goals
- Cost efficiency: Reduces the number of recertifications and administrative workload
- Self-sufficiency: Allows families to earn more without immediate rent increases.
- Program integrity: Synchronization reduces missed or late recertifications.
- Key policy
- MTW Property Preservation Enhancement - Quarterly Inspections (Non-Waiver MTW Activity)
RCHA will increase unit inspections from two to four per year.
- How this Supports MTW Goals
- Cost efficiency: Early identification prevents expensive repairs.
- Housing quality: Protects resident health and safety.
- Asset preservation: Extends the useful life of public housing.
- How this Supports MTW Goals
- MTW Activity 17.C - Housing Development Programs Waiver Name: Housing Development Programs (Local, non-traditional Activities)
RCHA will use MTW funds to develop, rehabilitate, and preserve affordable housing.
- Projects
- Caton Cove supportive housing (completion August 2026)
- Westgate Terrace rehabilitation
- How this Supports MTW Goals
- Housing choice: Adds new supportive housing and preserves existing units.
- Cost efficiency: Rehabilitation is more cost-effective than replacement.
- Self-sufficiency: Supportive housing helps residents stabilize and move forward
- Projects
- MTW Activity 15 - Acquisition without Prior HUD Approval (Public Housing)
RCHA will acquire a single-family transition home for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) participants.
- How this Supports MTW Goals
- Self-sufficiency: Helps families transition toward independent living and homeownership readiness.
- Housing choice: Creates an option outside of traditional public housing.
- Cost efficiency: Frees up public housing units for families on the waiting list.
- How this Supports MTW Goals
- Continuation of Existing MTW Activities
All previously approved MTW activities will remain unchanged.
Capital Funds
In Fiscal Year 2026-2027, RCHA will use capital funds grants from years 2024-2026 to carry out the following capital fund projects.
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2024
- Project: Tree Removal and Landscaping PHA Wide
- Amount: $61,500
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2024 and 2025
- Project: Fences Around Playgrounds (PHA Wide)
- Amount: $25,000
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2025
- Project: Entry Signs - Morgan Britt Office and McColl Page Plaza
- Amount: $15,000
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2023 and 2024
- Project: Paving (Morgan Britt Main Office and Benton Court)
- Amount: $250,000
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2023 and 2024
- Project: Caton Cove (15 New Units for Youth Aging out of Foster Care)
- Amount: $1,000,000
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2025 and 2026
- Project: Westgate Rehab
- Amount: $1,070,000
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2025 and 2026
- Project: Add Additional Cameras PHA Wide
- Amount: $25,000
- Capital Funding Year(s): 2025 and 2026
- Project: Roof and siding at Benton Court
- Amount: $383,000
- Total: $2,889,500