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 programs are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
719 Public Housing Units
1,062 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
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 meets on a monthly basis and is responsible for reviewing and approving the annual budget, new programs, and operational policies which guide the organization. The Board of Commissioners hires and evaluates the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for day-to-day operations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Comment Requested on FY2009 Annual PHA Plan
The Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is requesting public commient on the following FY2009 Public Housing Authority (PHA) planning documents:
- Annual Operating Budget
- Five-Year Capital Budget
These annual planning documents are also available for public review and comment at the CHA Administration Building, 201 Switzler Street. Written public comments may be submitted to this address or online to CHA@columbiaha.com .
The CHA Board of Commissioners will also receive public comment at their regular meetings on May 20 and June 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the CHA Administration Building.
For more information call (573) 443-2556 or (573) 875-5161 (TTY) or email: CHA@columbiaha.com
