The Columbia Housing Authority
The mission of the Columbia Housing Authority is to provide safe, healthy, and affordable housing opportunities to low-income individuals and families. In carrying out this mission, the Columbia Housing Authority seeks partnerships and collaborative efforts with local organizations and other governmental agencies that provide services to improve the quality of life for our residents.
With nearly 1,900 units of assisted housing, the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) represents approximately 9% of Columbia’s rental market.
CHA’s two major housing assistance programs are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
CHA Manages and Operates 719 Public Housing Units
CHA Administers 1,062 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
CHA Offers Services That Promote Education, Self-Sufficiency, & Independent Living
Board of Commissioners
The Columbia Housing Authority is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of Columbia.
The Board of Commissioners holds monthly public meetings and is responsible for reviewing and approving the CHA Annual Plan, Five Year Plan, Operational and Capital Budgets, new programs, and operational policies which guide the organization. The Board of Commissioners hires and evaluates the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & PUBLIC NOTICES
Public Comment is sought on the following documents:
FY2010 Annual Plan and Five Year Plan
FY2010 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Fund Budget
Proposed Amendments to the FY2008 Annual Plan & Five Year Plan
Public hearings on these items will be held at the June 16, 2009 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Public Hearing Notice - FY2010 Annual Plan, Five Year Plan, Operating Budget & Capital Fund Budget - (Posted 5/1/09)
Public Hearing Notice - Proposed Amendments to the FY2008 Annual Plan & Five Year Plan - (Posted 6/4/09)
Temporary Suspension of Issuing New Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Columbia Housing Authority has temporarily suspended issuing new Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers effective May 5, 2009, until there is sufficient funding to add new families/households to the program.
Notice of Voucher Suspension (Posted 5/5/09)
Public Housing Policy Revisions
Proposed revisions to Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Public Housing Lease (Posted 5/1/09)
Related Documents
- Suspension_Vouchers_Letter.pdf
- Notice_of_Public_Comment_FY2010_PHA Plan_&_Annual Budget.pdf
- Notice_of_Public_Comment_Amend_FY2008_Annual_Plan_6-5-09.pdf
- 1 - Index of Files (2008).pdf
- mo007a01.pdf
- mo007b02.pdf
- mo007c01.pdf
- mo007d01.pdf
- mo007e01.pdf
- mo007f01.pdf
- mo007g01.pdf
- mo007h01.pdf
- mo007i01.pdf
- mo007j02.pdf
- mo007k01.pdf
- mo007l01.pdf
- mo007m01.pdf
- mo007n01.pdf
- mo007o01.pdf
- mo007v02.pdf
