FY 2026 UTILITY ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE

Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available for public review and comment its FY 2026 Utility Allowance Schedule (UAS) documentation. This documentation indicates the allowances as calculated by Johnson Controls to offset PCHA tenants Ameren Electric utility costs by rent reduction. The FY 2026 UAS will be approved as a draft at PCHA’s 10/16/2025 Board Meeting. The FY 2026 UAS documentation will be available for public review for a period of at least 45 days, beginning 10/22/2025 through 12/8/2025 at
which time a public meeting will be held at the PCHA community building located at 842 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois at 1:00p.m. At PCHA’s 12/18/2025 Board Meeting, it is planned to ratify the FY 2026 UAS as final. After that approval, the FY 2026 UAS will be applied to all tenant re-examination transactions after 1/1/2026.

PCHA has the FY 2026 UAS documents posted for review at the PCHA community building mentioned above and also linked below. Questions, comments, and concerns regarding the FY 2026 UAS documentation can be directed through the public meeting to;

Chris Bruns, Executive Director
Phone: 217-407-0707
Fax: 217-407-0708
Email: [email protected]
Mail: PO Box 123, Barry, IL 62312

PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer.

At the PHA’s 12/18/2025 Board Meeting the FY 2026 Utility Allowance Schedule was ratified as final. These allowances are now to be in effect for all transactions dated 1/1/2026 and thereafter.

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HUD FAIR MARKET RENTS & FLAT RENT POLICY FY 2026

The Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available for public review and comment its updated FY 2026 Flat Rent Policy.  This policy has been updated to incorporate HUD supplied data for FY 2026 Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents. 

The FY 2026 Flat Rent Policy was approved as a draft at PCHA’s 9/18/2025 Board Meeting.  PCHA’s updated FY 2026 Flat Rent Policy and related documents will be available for public review for a period of at least 45 days, beginning 9/24/2025, and a public meeting will be held at PCHA’s Community Building, 842 Mason St., Barry, IL on 11/10/2025 at 1:00p.m. to collect any and all comments regarding the documents.  At PCHA’s 11/20/2025 Board Meeting, the FY 2026 Flat Rent Policy is expected to be ratified as final.  HUD requires the updated FY 2026 Fair Market Rents or Small Area Fair Market Rents to be in effect as of 10/1/2025 and to be incorporated into the housing authority’s payment standards upon final PHA policy ratification.

PCHA has the FY 2026 Flat Rent Policy and related documents posted for review at the PCHA community building mentioned above, and are linked below. 

Questions and comments regarding the FY 2026 Flat Rent Policy and related documents can be directed through the public meeting to PCHA, Chris Bruns, Executive Director, 838 Mason Street, PO Box 123, Barry, IL 62312. Email: [email protected], Phone: 217-407-0707, Fax: 217-407-0708.

PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer.   

At the PHA’s 11/20/2025 Board Meeting, the above Flat Rent Policy FY 2026 was ratified as final. Upon finalization of the Utility Allowance FY 2026 will create the final flat rent figures for FY 2026. Flat Rents are calculated as 80% of the FMR for Pike County, IL per bedroom size and location reduced by the respective utility allowance for that same bedroom size and location.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) is soliciting proposals detailing qualifications from firms interested in providing architectural and engineering (A/E) services for PCHA. Deadline for submissions is 10/6/2025 at 1:00pm. The duration of the A/E services provided by the selected firms through this RFQ shall be for the time period of 11/1/2025 – 10/31/2028. Proposals will be solicited once again prior to the end of the A/E Services Agreement so as to prevent any lapse in services for PCHA.

PCHA intends to award the agreement for A/E services on an as-needed basis at PCHA’s discretion for various projects PCHA may need throughout the year. Full details regarding the RFQ submission are linked below. Any inquiries regarding this RFQ should be directed to Chris Bruns no later than 10/2/2025 at 5:00pm. PCHA reserves the right to reject any/all proposals presented.

All interested firms should provide their copies of the requested RFQ information clearly labeled:  Pike County Housing Authority – Architectural and Engineering Design Services. The copies shall be delivered to PCHA no later than 10/6/2025 at 1:00pm via any method below.

Proposals, questions, comments, and concerns may be sent electronically or to PCHA, Chris Bruns, Executive Director, 838 Mason Street, PO Box 123, Barry, IL 62312. Email: [email protected], Phone: 217-407-0707, Fax: 217-407-0708.

PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer

At the PHA’s 10/26/2025 Board Meeting the selection of Eggemeyer Associates Architects was made. EAA will now serve the PHA through 10/31/2028 as its architectural and engineering service firm.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – LEGAL SERVICES

The Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) is soliciting proposals detailing qualifications and pricing from individuals and firms interested in providing legal services for PCHA. This involves dealing with complex legal and policy issues and requires interaction with management, appointed officials, local, state, and federal court systems, and other administrative agencies. It is expected that the individual or firm will be able to provide PCHA with knowledge, skills, services and abilities in a variety of areas.

Qualified legal service firms are invited to submit a proposal for a Legal Services Agreement with PCHA no later than Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 1:00p.m. Proposals should include information regarding the interested legal service firm’s qualifications, qualifications of Counsel to be assigned to PCHA, and a fixed price listing of services, including mileage or per diem rates, provided by the legal service firm, for PCHA’s review and selection. Proposals will be evaluated, and the legal service firm’s proposal that is most advantageous to PCHA will be selected, subject to fair and reasonable compensation. The term of this Legal Services Agreement shall be for a period of 3 years beginning October 1st, 2025 and shall run through September 30th, 2028. Proposals will be solicited once again prior to the end of the Legal Services Agreement, so as to prevent any lapse in legal services for PCHA.

PCHA reserves the right to reject any/all proposals presented.

Proposals, questions, comments, and concerns may be sent electronically or to PCHA, Chris Bruns, Executive Director, 838 Mason Street, PO Box 123, Barry, IL 62312. Email: [email protected], Phone: 217-407-0707, Fax: 217-407-0708.

PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer.

At the PHA’s 9/18/2025 Board Meeting Mahoney, Silverman, and Cross were selected to provide legal services to the PHA through 9/30/2028.

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5-YEAR PHA PLAN 2026 – 2030

Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available for public review and comment its 5-Year PHA Plan 2026 – 2030 draft package of documents. Contained in the documents are the 5-Year PHA Plan 2026 – 2030 (HUD Form 50075-5Y), Attachments B2, B3, B4 and 2026 Civil Rights Certification (HUD Form 50077-CR). The 5-Year PHA Plan 2026 – 2030 documents were approved as a draft at PCHA’s 6/26/2025 Board Meeting and will be available for review for a minimum of 45 days, beginning 7/2/2025. A Public Hearing will be held on 8/18/2025 at 2:00p.m. at PCHA’s Barry Community Building located at 842 Mason St, Barry, IL 62312 to collect any and all questions, comments, and concerns regarding the items. At PCHA’s 8/21/2025 Board Meeting it is planned to ratify the 5-Year PHA Plan 2026 – 2030 draft items as final. The 5-Year PHA Plan 2026 – 2030 draft documents are available for review at the PCHA Office, 838 Mason St, Barry, IL 62312, PCHA’s Barry Community Building, and are available below. PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer.

The 5-Year PHA Plan 2026 – 2030 was approved as a draft at the PHA’s Board meeting on 6/26/2025. It will continue to be available for public review under the schedule noted above.

At the PHA’s 8/21/2025 Board Meeting the 5-Year PHA Plan 2026 – 2030 draft package was ratified as final.

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CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (CFP) GRANT 2025

Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available for review and comment its CFP Grant 2025 draft package of documents.  These documents indicate the work PCHA has planned for the CFP Grant 2025 issued by HUD.  Contained in the documents are the CFP Grant 2025 Annual Budget, CFP 5 Year Action Plan for years 2025 – 2029, HUD Form 50077-CR, HUD Form 53012 (52840-A), HUD Form 50071, Lobbying Form – SFLLL, Certification of Compliance with Public Hearing, and Written Statement Defining a Significant Amendment.  The CFP Grant 2025 documents were approved as a draft at PCHA’s 6/26/2025 Board Meeting and will be available for review for a period of at least 45 days, beginning 7/2/2025.  A Public Hearing will be held on 8/18/2025 at 1:00p.m. at PCHA’s Barry Community Building located at 842 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312 to collect any and all questions, comments, and concerns regarding the items.  At PCHA’s 8/21/2025 Board Meeting it is planned to ratify the CFP Grant 2025 draft items as final.  The CFP Grant 2025 documents are available for review at PCHA’s Office, PCHA’s Barry Community Building, and are available below.  PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Capital Fund Program (CFP) Grant 2025 was approved as a draft at the PHA’s Board meeting on 6/26/2025. It will continue to be available for public review under the schedule noted above.

At the PHA’s 8/21/2025 Board Meeting the CFP Grant 2025 draft package was ratified as final.

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FY 2025 INCOME LIMITS & OVER INCOME LIMITS

Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available updated income limits and over income limits as published by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). These income limits are to be used for all applicants and current tenants as of 4/1/2025. Please see the current year numbers as compared to the previous year below.

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ACOP REVISION FY 2025

Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available for review and comment its Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) draft revision.  This ACOP revision carries significant changes to the public housing program as required by the federal government.  The ACOP draft revision was approved at PCHA’s 4/17/2025 Board Meeting and will be available for review for a period of at least 30 days, beginning 4/23/2025 through 6/16/2025, at which time a public meeting will be held at 1:00p.m. at PCHA’s Barry Community Building to collect and review any and all comments received regarding the ACOP policy revision.  At PCHA’s 6/19/2025 Board Meeting it is planned to ratify the ACOP draft revision as final.  The ACOP draft revision is available for review at the PCHA’s Barry Community Building located at 842 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312 and also below. There are three separate documents, the first is the old ACOP from May 2023, the second is the new ACOP from April 2025, and the third is a comprehensive analysis of the change from the old to the new. Comments may be directed to Chris Bruns at any of the methods listed below.  PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chris Bruns, Executive Director, Email: [email protected], Phone: 217-407-0707, Fax: 217-407-0708

The ACOP Revision FY 2025 was ratified as final at PHA’s Board meeting on 6/26/2025. It is slated for some provisions to be in effect as of 7/1/2025, while others are delayed awaiting final Federal Government instruction.

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REPOSITIONING

The Pike County Housing Authority has made the difficult decision to sell its properties in Perry (12 units) and Baylis (6 units), Illinois, and also to demolish up to 32 units in Pittsfield, Illinois.

For Perry & Baylis, this move comes after a few years of declining occupancy percentages and the lack of interested renters for either of these fine communities.  Also factoring in is the lack of amenities for the residents of these communities.  When projects are funded one of the main concerns in the applications is what is available locally for people that they would use on a daily basis.  Applications that are approved have strong cases and offerings such as medical facilities (hospitals, doctors, dentists, etc.), banks, postal services, restaurants, grocery stores, and the like.  The availability of these services enhance the lives of the residents in the communities in which they live.  This is by no means a knock against Perry and Baylis, but the reality of rural America, most places do not have the availability of these services.  Another factor in the decision is the declining population of Pike County.  Pike County has suffered a reduction in population from the previous Census report to the most current.  All of these factors contribute to the decision that has been made.

For Pittsfield, the move stems from the over abundance of 1 bedroom units that have been built there. The housing authority has 98 apartments in Pittsfield, and 88 of those 98 are 1 bedroom units. This composition does not fit the needs of most and these units sit vacant because the housing does not have people for them. This configuration should have never been built this way back in the mid 1960’s.

Pike County Housing Authority seeks to minimize the disruption to its clients.  The first choice is to transfer the affected residents from these areas into other housing authority owned properties.  Where applicable, the second choice is to sell the properties to another affordable housing provider.  Where applicable, the third choice is for these residents to receive a tenant protection voucher which will allow them to rent from a private landlord and the voucher will subsidize a portion of the rent.

Please see the letter sent to both communities;

Baylis Tenant Notification 7/26/2022

Perry Tenant Notification 7/14/2022

Be reminded that this is the very beginning of this process to sell the properties.  There are various studies, submissions, approvals, and sales to complete.  It is expected for this process to be complete somewhere in the next 6 to 12 months.

Please contact the Pike County Housing Authority at 217-407-0707 for any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this matter.

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