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History of the Jeanell Kidd MHA Hope VI Endowment Scholarship

Jeanell Kidd MHA HOPE VI Endowment Scholarship Note:  Scholarship recipient must be familiar with the legacy of Ms. Jeanell Kidd Jeanell Emerson Kidd was born July 19, 1936 in Meridian Mississippi.  She attended the Meridian Baptist Seminary and graduated in the class of 1953.  Jeanell received her […]

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TEN (10) Meridian Housing Authority High School Seniors To Receive Scholarship Opportunities Totaling $140,000.00

   May 2, 2023 TEN (10) MERIDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TOTALING $140,000.00 The Meridian Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners along with its staff and Resident Advisory Board are pleased to announce that MHA’s scholarship endowment initiative will be awarding approximately $140,000 […]

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development Recognizes MHA for Exemplary Performance at MAHRO Conference

“The Meridian Housing Authority’s staff and Board of Commissioners receives honors from the Mississippi Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and HUD during state conference” What: The Meridian Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners along with its administrative staff is pleased to announce that Certificates of Excellence were […]

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The Meridian Star: Police, Housing Authority Expand Partnership

From The Meridian Star: The Meridian Police Department and Meridian Housing Authority are expanding their longstanding partnership to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community and reduce crime. At a press conference Wednesday at the Velma Young Community Center, MPD Crime Prevention Coordinator Lt. Rita […]

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Meridian Youth Build Program Updated

Press Release: MHA AWARDED $1.5 MILLION YOUTH BUILD GRANT Purpose:  Research shows that youth violence in communities across the nation are impacted tremendously by “disadvantaged” and “high risk” youth between the ages of 16 to 24. So, proven community intervention strategies such as the “Meridian Youth Build […]

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Meridian Youth Build Program Development Underway

The overarching goal of the Meridian Youth Build program is to provide “disadvantaged” and low-income youth with the opportunity to obtain education and employment skills in local in-demand” and “high demand” jobs to achieve economic self-sufficiency. To learn more, click here.

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MHA AWARDED $1.5 MILLION YOUTH BUILD GRANT

  For Immediate Release Contact: Muriel Sutton msutton@meridianhousing.net (601) 482-5042 May 1, 2022 MERIDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY RECEIVES $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR HIGH-RISK MERIDIAN YOUTH “US Department of Labor has awarded $90.4 million in Youth Build Grants to support occupational and educational skills development for disadvantaged and […]

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Meridian Housing Authority Announces “Intent To Apply” for $1.5 Million in Funding for High-Risk Meridian Youth.

For Immediate Release Contact: Muriel Sutton msutton@meridianhousing.net (601) 482-5042 January 10, 2022 MERIDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES “INTENT TO APPLY” for $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR HIGH-RISK MERIDIAN YOUTH “US Department of Labor set to award $90 million in Youth Build Grants to support occupational and educational skills […]

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GEORGE REESE COURTS COMMUNITY HONORS MR. RUSH GORDON

For Immediate Release Contact: Muriel Sutton msutton@meridianhousing.net (601) 482-5042 September 24, 2021 GEORGE REESE COURTS COMMUNITY HONORS MR. RUSH GORDON  The Meridian Housing Authority’s George Reese Courts community is pleased to announce the                re-dedication of its newest facility in honor of Mr. Rush Gordon WHAT: City, […]

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MERIDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY TO HOST ITS “STRONG FAMILY INITIATIVE AND FUN FESTIVAL DAY” ON JUNE 26, 2021.

June 9, 2021 MERIDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY TO HOST ITS “STRONG FAMILY INITIATIVE AND FUN FESTIVAL DAY” “MHA Family Initiative to Empower Fathers, Mothers and Children is set for June 26, 2021” WHAT: The Meridian Housing Authority (MHA) is pleased to announce that city, state, and local officials, […]

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Public Housing & HCV

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Welcome to the Meridian Housing Authority
We are located at 2425 E Street, Meridian, MS

The Meridian Housing Authority was incorporated in 1939 and provides affordable housing opportunities to more than 3,000 residents in the City of Meridian. The agency currently administers 1214 public housing units, 215 Housing Choice Vouchers and 89 privately owned apartments.

 

Mixed Income Development

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When you begin to define the character of a community, one of the things you look for is its relation to other housing in the neighborhood…

Does any housing standout or do they blend seamlessly? Is it compatible with the other housing?

Doing Business With MHA

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We welcome and look forward to doing business with all new vendors.

To learn more about the Procurement and Contracting process, click here.