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B! Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families for the next five years. A. Expand the supply of assisted housing on Hawai'i island I. Apply for additional Section 8 program vouchers should they become available 2. Adopt strategies and options that maintain the maximum program size of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program 3. Explore ways to expand service delivery to all housing markets on Hawaii island B. Improve the quality and efliciertcy of assisted housing I. Obtain, improve, and maintain a score equaling a "high performer" status on the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP). The OHCD achieved a "Standard" (78%) rating forccnification period July I, 2018 -June 30, 2019. 2. Maximize the utilization of available vouchers 3. Explore new and existing ways to fund, coordinate and link supportive services to housing 4. Review and update the OHCD administrative plan as needed C. Increase Housing Choices 1. Continue to administer and promote the Homeownership Option Pmgram (HOP) 2. Develop and promote working partnerships with landlords around Hawaii island to encourage participation with the Housing Choice Voucher(HCV) Program 3. Research and explore for additional funding sources for landlord incentive programs D. Promote Self -Sufficiency 1. Increase the number of families enrolled in the Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program by promoting program participation at annual re -exams and by displaying visual displays in interviewing cubicles 2. Increase and promote awareness of the American Job Center 10 new and current participants E. Seek partnerships that will further the goal of affordable housing opportunities 1. Continue to maintain partnerships with community, Federal, and State agencies 2. Participate in the Community Alliance Program (CAP) regularly, in an effort to end homelessness F. Ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing 1. Ensure access and suitable living conditions for families utilizing federally assisted housing reganllcss of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, and HIV infection. 2. Continue to improve the dissemination of Fair Housing information to new and existing participants 3. Schedule and encourage annual fair housing trainings and'or webinars for staff G. Improve housing delivery system 1. Continue to provide online tillable forms, waillist information, applications to various voucher and pmjecl based voucher programs, and landloni and tenant informational documents pertaining to subsidized housing. 2. Support the professional growth of the OHCD staff by providing adequate training opportunities 3. Provide the utility allowance annually 6559skaks Page 3 of 7 form HUD -50075- 5Y (12/2014)