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
Posted 10-01-2010
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
Arranged in Descending Order by Date
CHA to Develop Affordable Housing
On April 17, 2012 the CHA Board approved Resolution 2503 authorizing the CEO proceed with finalizing contract agreements with ND Consulting; Capital Consultants, Inc.; Tim Person and Associates, LLC; and E.M. Harris Construction Company for the purpose of assisting the CHA in developing and implementing a long-range strategic plan for the development of new affordable housing and the revitalization of the CHA’s aging Public Housing stock.
The CHA initiated this process in February 2012 by soliciting qualifications from experienced development consultants and/or development firms to assist in the development of new affordable housing in Columbia and in a long-term, multi-project revitalization of up to 294 public housing residential units in CHA’s Downtown Family Sites.
Request For Qualification - Development Consultant
Resolution 2503 - Approve Development Consultants
Information on the ND Consulting Group - Development Consultants
Posted May 6, 2012
PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTED
The Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is requesting public comment on the following CHA planning documents for FY2013.
These annual planning and budgeting documents are available for public review at the following locations:
CHA Administration Building, 201 Switzler Street
The CHA Family Self-Sufficiency Center inside the J.W. “Blind” Boone Community Center, 301 North Providence Road;
Bear Creek Public Housing Manager’s Office, 1109 Elleta Blvd.
Oak Towers Public Housing Manager’s Office, 700 North Garth Ave.
Paquin Tower Public Housing Manager’s Office, 1201 Paquin Street
Posted April 27, 2012
