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.

Contracts Management

This division is responsible for maintaining the contract files for the all divisions of the Housing Authority. Contracting for and oversight of extraordinary maintenance projects (i.e., rehabilitation of apartment units, buildings, systems, etc.) also are major functions of this division. Duties and responsibilities specific to this division 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

Managed Housing

This division is responsible for administering housing programs where the Housing Authority owns or manages the complex and maintaining all the buildings, systems and grounds managed by the Authority. Duties specific to this division include:

	Day to day maintenance of apartments units, buildings and systems
	Preparation of vacant units for new occupants
	Safety training for all staff
	Determination of continued tenant eligibility
	Determination of compliance with Authority and federal rules and regulations