Jeffrey Owen, Chair
Term expires: December 31, 2022
Diane Test, Vice-Chair
Term expires: December 31, 2022
Dr. Wayne Downey, Ph.D., Commissioner*
Term expires: December 31, 2020
Stephen Burke, Commissioner Term expires: December 31, 2022
Phil Olsen, Commissioner*
Term expires: December 31, 2020
VACANT, Tenant Commissioner
Term expires:
VACANT, Tenant Commissioner
Term expires:
* Reapplied and awaiting Council Board interviews.
Responsibilities
The purpose of the Housing Authority is to ensure adequate, decent, safe and sanitary housing for qualified people within Santa Rosa consistent with federal, state and local laws. The Housing Authority primarily consists of the Santa Rosa Housing Trust and Rental Housing Assistance programs, both of which are responsible for improving the quality and affordability of housing in the City.
Key objectives include:
Administer contracts with developers of new affordable units pursuant to the Housing Allocation Plan.
Commit funds to developers of new affordable units
Provide rental assistance to approximately 2,000 families with the funds allocated by HUD to the City of Santa Rosa.
