ACOP draft

MHA Resident Relocation Update
Thomas James Place &  R.V. Taylor Plaza
8/30/23

181 Residents relocated (TJP  85 + RVTP 96)

15 Relocations planned within 30 days

145 Relocations remaining (TJP  72 + RVTP 73)

55% Relocations Completed

Note: Compliant tenants who have not been relocated by 12/31/23 will NOT BE EVICTED.  MHA staff will continue working with them until housing is located.    

Report by:
Michael E. Pierce, CEO
Mobile Housing Authority
August 30, 2023

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROVIDES EQUITY
INFORMATION WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023
1:00 PM Government Plaza (Multipurpose Room) - 205 Government St. 
6:00 PM Manzie Neighborhood Resource Center - 110 Lafayette Street

HCV HOMEOWNER REQUIREMENTS:
- New Admissions and Current Participants in Good Standing with HCV Program Rules and Requirements
- Have a good Rental History. 
- First-time Homebuyer per HUD Guidelines
- Demonstrate a Stable Work History for the Past 2 Years
- Meet the Minimum Annual Income Requirement
- Provide Evidence of Family Resources for Down Payment 
- Provide MHA Proof of Housing Counseling Program Completion

HOPE REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST Obtain Approval from MHA
- Minimum Credit Score of 580 
- First-time Homebuyer per HUD Guidelines
- Demonstrate Ability to Maintain & Upkeep Property
- Complete 10-Hour HoPE Homebuyer Education Course with Consumer Credit Counseling Services Referral Required 
- Provide 1% of Home Sales Price Prior to Construction

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
To Register for the Government Plaza 1:00 p.m. Session: Call (251) 208-6294 to speak with a representative

To Register for the Manzie Neighborhood Resource Center 6:00 p.m. Session: Connect via Event Brite to the HoPE Session Link Below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hope-initiative-program-information-workshop-tickets-691123658467?aff=oddtdtcreator

Unable to Attend In-Person? You May join via Zoom Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-CurDwuGNHJKZ4HL5g7RwlIbK7p2uZl

1. Email MHA at: hope@mobilehousing.org
2. Complete HOPE 10-Hour Homebuyer Education Course with agency
SAVE for your 1% required minimum
3. Meet w/City Staff to Finalize Property Selection & Home Specs
4. Sign Contracts with Builder Developer & City of Mobile
5. Pay 1% of Sales Price
6. After Inspection, Prepare for Closing & Insure MHA Receives All Docs for HCV File - You Made It!

Opening soon!

The following public housing waiting lists will open to new applicants on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 9:00 am. The lists will close Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 9:00 am.

• - Gulf Village Homes
• - Oaklawn Homes 
• - Emerson Gardens – Senior Citizens, ages 62 and older
• - Downtown Renaissance - Senior Citizens, ages 62 and older
• - Orange Grove Homes
• - Renaissance Gardens
• - The Renaissance

Reasonable Accommodations:
If you require specific accommodations to apply, please contact cdickinson@mobilehousing.org.

To apply, please visit our website www.mobilehousing.org