HCHA clients are eligible to apply for a $2,500 scholarship sponsored by Housing Authority Insurance, Inc. (HAI) HAI has been providing scholarships to public and housing choice voucher residents since 2003. Clients can apply online by visiting Stars Online, selecting ‘Sign Up’ to create an account, then answering the questions and reviewing the posted information. Hurry, applications are due by April 30, 2016.
Harris County Housing Authority has posted its 2016 Utility Allowance Schedules on its website. Click here to view these schedules.
Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) is accepting proposals from qualified vendors to develop a comprehensive formal compensation philosophy with a corresponding competitive job compensation system. Interested proposers can download the RFP here and two amendments to the RFP here. Prospective proposers desiring any explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must submit the request by email to [email protected] no later than 4:00 PM (CST), April 18, 2016. Proposals must be received by HCHA no later than 4:00 PM (CST) on April 25, 2016.
Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) is accepting proposals from qualified vendors to provide information technology (IT) services. Interested proposers can download the RFP here and two amendments to the RFP here. Prospective proposers desiring any explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must submit the request by email to [email protected] no later than 4:00 PM (CST), April 18, 2016. Proposals must be received by HCHA no later than 4:00 PM (CST) on April 25, 2016.
Harris County Housing Authority is accepting proposals from qualified vendors to provide Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspection services in accordance with US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines (24 CFR 982.201). All questions regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) must be in writing and may be sent by email to [email protected] before 4:00 pm local time in Houston on April 4, 2016. A response to all questions received by that date and time will be issued by April 7, 2016. Responses to the RFP are due April 15, 2016. The full RFP may be downloaded here and Amendment 1 to the RFP may be downloaded here.
Sierra Meadows Apartments is looking for an Assistant Manager/Activities Director for our 90 unit independent senior living community in Humble, Texas. Candidate must have experience in the apartment industry, great organizational skills, and excellent communication skills. We are looking for a self-motivated Assistant Manager/Activities Director who will build a positive and active environment for the residents, maintain high occupancy through leasing and marketing efforts, and ensure accurate processing of applicant/resident files and other general administrative duties. Tax Credit and HOME Program experience is a plus. Candidate must be able to pass background and drug tests. Send resumes to Wanda Cornish via email: [email protected].
HOUSING CHOICE (SECTION 8) VOUCHER HOLDERS LEARN HOW TO ATTAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AT HCHA HOMEBUYERS FAIR
Houston, February 17, 2016 – To help current Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) recipients attain financial independence, Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) held its quarterly Homebuyer’s Fair on February 13, 2016, at its offices on Interchange Drive.
During the event, voucher holders learned about the Down Payment Assistance Program (DAP) from the Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD), Credit Coalition and several local lenders and realtors. Attendees learned the importance of credit, budgeting, the home buying process, setting and keeping goals and most importantly, patience.
“What’s so great about the program and our quarterly fair is that we are able to make such an impact with families who are ready to find a place to call home,” said Adeline Benoit, Special Programs case manager at HCHA. “We know the process can be longer than anticipated, so the fair arms our recipients with the tools and knowledge on how to become a homeowner.”
The DAP is an anchor of HCHA’s homebuyer program and requires applicants to obtain a homebuyer certificate from a HUD-approved homebuyer education course as the first step in applying for resources. HCHA has helped over 30 voucher holders achieve homeownership.
“We help applicants understand the process themselves so that they can approach lenders as an informed consumer and speak intelligently about credit and finances,” said Sherry Young with Credit Coalition, who offers a six-week homebuyer course.
Katrina Clark, a new homeowner through HCHA’s program explained her experience. “Your pen and paper are going to be your best friends. [The Credit Coalition] teaches you so much,” said Clark. Her process took a little over a year, and now Clark says that she is “so relaxed and satisfied. I thank the Lord every night for my new home.”
Horace Allison, CEO of Harris County Housing Authority, spoke to attendees about the value of homeownership and encouraged participants to use the resources available to them.
“You are embarking on a journey to position yourself to start building wealth. You CAN become financially independent,” said Allison.
To learn more about HCHA’s Homebuyer’s Program for Housing Choice voucher holders, contact Adeline Benoit at [email protected].
Waterside Court Rental Homes is looking for a full-time porter/make-ready person. Rate of pay will be $11.00 per hour with benefits including 2-weeks paid vacation each year, sick pay, holiday pay, medical, dental & vision insurance, and a medical flex plan. Employees are eligible for a 401K plan after one year of employment. Interested parties should go to Waterside Court located at 503 West Road, Houston, TX to complete an application.
Harris County Housing Authority is accepting bids from independent contracts for accessibility improvements and the correction of health and safety issues under the HCHA Amy Young Barrier Removal Housing Repair Program. Interested bidders can read the full IFB by clicking here. Two addenda to this IFB are now available. Click to view addendum one and addendum two. Bids are due February 26, 2016 at 4pm.
Harris County Housing Authority/ITEX Developers, LLC/ICON Builders, LLC is accepting un-sealed competitive bids/proposals from specialty sub-contractors and suppliers for the new construction of THE RETREAT AT WESTLOCK located on the west side of the 24055 SH 249, Tomball, Harris County, Texas 77377. Scopes for bid include masonry, rough carpentry material, signage, low voltage, hydro mulch seeding, pool, flagpole, hardscapes, and windows. The bid is due February 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interested parties can click here for more information.
