Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearing for Proposed Substantial Amendments to the Section 8 Administrative Plan

The City of Niagara Falls (City) is proposing amendments to its Section 8 Administrative Plan that covers the use of Section 8 funding received by the City from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The amendment addresses changes necessary to conform to HUD guidelines. This notice also addresses the public comment period and public hearing for the amendments.

Substantial Amendment to Section 8 Administrative Plan

Notice is hereby given that the City proposes Substantial Amendments of its Section 8 Administrative Plan.

Proposed Amendment

Recent HUD guidelines necessitating the changes are attached. The Leased Housing Section 8 Administrative Plan will be amended to conform to the guidelines. Requests for additional information regarding the Administrative Plan changes should be submitted by email to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov . This proposed Substantial Amendment is subject to a public comment period and public hearing as detailed below.

Public Comment Period

A public comment period on the Substantial Amendments to the City of Niagara Falls Section 8 Administrative Plan opens September 18, 2023. Public comments must be received in writing on or before October 26, 2023. Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to: City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302.

Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov. All comments will be presented to the City Council prior to its consideration of resolutions to submit the amendments to HUD.

Public Hearing

The Niagara Falls Leased Housing Department will hold a public hearing on the amendments on October 26, 2023 commencing at 6:00 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held in Niagara Falls City Council Chambers, 745 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY. Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov . Every effort will be made to respond to public concerns, suggestions, and questions during the hearing. All subsequent responses will be posted at the following website: https://nf-cd.org/news. All public comments will be presented to the City Council before a vote on amendments. The Substantial Amendments must be approved by City Council before the Substantial Amendments can take effect.

To view the Proposed Changes click HERE