When: A press conference will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at 10:00am at the Meridian Housing Authority’s Central Office training room located at 2425 E Street, to inform the public of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) recognition of MHA for achieving the “High Performer” designation for the second consecutive year.
Details: On December 4, 2013, the Department of Housing and Urban Development completed its annual Public Housing Assessment System’s analysis of the administrative operations at the Meridian Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.
HUD evaluates the management 3200 public housing authorities in the following categories: (1) Finance,
(2) Management Operations, (3) Facility Management and (4) Capital Funding. After the completion of the review, MHA has been designated as a “High Performer” scoring 95 out of a possible 100 points assessed by the Department.
Because of this national distinction, MHA will now receive an additional 3% funding allocation from HUD which will be used to make much needed capital repairs throughout the agency. MHA will also receive relief from specific HUD requirements including fewer mandatory reviews and less monitoring from both the local and national offices.
All Mississippi “High Performers” will receive a Certificate of Commendation from HUD at the Mississippi Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials State Conference to be held in Biloxi, MS.
The Meridian Housing Authority exists to provide decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities with reasonable accommodations for over 3,500 eligible citizens of Meridian, Mississippi. Additionally, the agency partners with over 15 local organizations and conducts several community service programs that promote self-sufficiency, empowerment and respect.
MHA currently owns and operates 1,215 viable public housing apartments and administers 211 Housing Choice Vouchers throughout the City of Meridian. Additionally, the agency manages 87 market rate apartments.
For more information regarding MHA’s “HUD High Performer Designation”, visit www.meridianhousing.net and click on “press releases. Also visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website at hud.gov.
