Comments on Housing Authorities’ Domestic Violence Policies

Under VAWA, housing authorities are required to state in their annual plans how they are serving the housing needs of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. Advocates can play a vital role during the annual planning process by urging their housing authorities to adopt policies that protect survivors’ housing rights. The following documents are comments that advocates have submitted to encourage their local housing authorities to improve survivors’ access to housing.

Alameda City Comments
Los Angeles City Comments
San Diego Comments
Oakland Comments
San Francisco Comments
Los Angeles County Comments