Divisions

Administration

Administration oversees management of all Housing Authority functions and provides support to them. Duties specific to this division include:

Preparation of agenda packets for and noticing of Housing Commission and Board of Commissioners meetings
Maintenance of the Authority’s telecommunications and computer systems
Maintenance of official records, including Resolutions, Minutes, real property documents, HUD contracts, etc.
Housing Development

Facilities and Maintenance

This division is responsible for:

Ongoing maintenance of apartments units, buildings and systems
Preparation of vacant units for new occupants

This division also is responsible for maintaining most of the contract files for the Housing Authority. Major functions include contracting for and oversight of extraordinary maintenance and capital improvements projects (i.e., rehabilitation of apartment units, buildings, systems, etc.). Some specific tasks include:

Renovation of units, apartment buildings, exterior structures, and grounds
Ensuring compliance with insurance, license and other contract provisions
Contracting for architectural, engineering, and other services

Finance

Finance provides financial support for all other divisions. This division is also responsible for the agency’s budget. Other duties specific to this department include:

Payment of bills
Rent collection
Budget preparation
Monitoring income and expenditures
Investing cash assets

Housing Assistance

The Housing Programs Division is made up of the Section 8 and Eligibility Units. In addition to managing the Section 8 Programs, the Section 8/Eligibility Unit processes all applications for housing assistance for all housing programs, including those for Housing Management. Duties specific to this division include:

Maintenance of the waiting list
Determination of applicant eligibility
Performance of unit inspections
Executing contracts with property owners to subsidize rent payments of Housing Choice Voucher holders
Determination of continued tenant eligibility
Determination of compliance with Authority and federal rules and regulations
Management of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program