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The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA)

Founded in 1956, the Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, Missouri provides safe, healthy, and affordable housing to low-income families and individuals in Columbia and Boone County.

The Columbia Housing Authority is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of Columbia.  The five Commissioners serve staggered four-year terms.

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.

The CHA Board of Commissioners generally meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in CHA’s Administration Building, located at 201 Switzler Street.

The Agenda Packet for the meeting is generally posted on the Friday before each scheduled Board meeting.

• CHA Board Agendas and Minutes

CHA Low-Income Services, Inc. (CHALIS)

CHA Low-Income Services has been providing a complement of community-based programs and services to public housing residents and other low to moderate-income persons since 2003.

The CHA Board of Commissioners also serves as the governing body for CHALIS.

The CHALIS Board of Directors meets on an as needed basis directly following the CHA Board of Commissioners meetings.  These meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in CHA’s Administration Building, located at 201 Switzler Street.

• CHALIS Board Agendas and Minutes