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NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY
2023 CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM GRANT AND 5-YEAR CFP PLAN

The Board of Commissioners of the Mobile Housing Authority (MHA) will conduct a Public Hearing to obtain comments on its proposed 2023 Capital Fund Program Grant (CFP) and 5-Year CFP Plan. The Public Hearing will be held electronically. Residents and citizens who cannot participate via Zoom video can do so by dialing the meeting call-in number: 1-651-372-8299

Zoom Video Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81390195517?pwd=MDZhalU0SzE1MHJhQXFPOXR5VWtNUT09

Meeting ID: 813 9019 5517  Passcode: 692892

The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. 

The Mobile Housing Authority’s CFP Plan will be available for public inspection at the Mobile Housing Authority’s website: www.mobilehousing.org.

A hard copy of the 2023 Capital Fund Budget and 5-Year Plan will be available for public viewing at our Central Office (151 S. Claiborne Street) by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting Elicia Brown at (251) 434-2202 or ebrown@mobilehousing.org.

Michael E. Pierce
Chief Executive Officer

HCV HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

MHA has supported Housing Choice Voucher participants in our tenant-based voucher program to achieve self-sufficiency and attain the goal of homeownership for nearly two decades by providing monthly mortgage assistance.

To be eligible to transition from tenant-based assistance to homeownership assistance, the family must be a current participant in good standing, or a new applicant, also meeting the following criteria:

The family must:
- Have a good rental history
- Be a first-time homebuyer, not having owned a home within the last three (3) years
- Have a stable employment history for the last two (2) years
- Meet the minimum annual income requirement (i.e., the federal minimum wage multiplied by 2,000 hours); for disabled families, annual income must not be less than the monthly federal supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) for an individual living alone multiplied by twelve
- The family must also be able to provide evidence of a downpayment of at least 3 percent of the purchase price, with 1 percent coming from the family’s own resources
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all families to attend a HUD-approved housing counseling program

For more information and to be screened for eligibility, email hope@mobilehousing.org. Email inquiries only, please!

MHA looks forward to assisting participants utilizing the city's HoPE (Homeownership Provides Equity) Program.

R.V. Taylor Plaza and Thomas James Place Relocation Testimonials

"I'm where I always wanted to be. I feel good now. I'm very happy. I'm very pleased with moving and everything. Ms. Mhoon worked to the very end and did everything she could to satisfy me. I give her an A+" - Linda Jackson

"It was perfect. They helped me through the whole process. I thank them. They helped me move quickly. They helped me understand my lease and everything. Ms. Marie was so professional through the whole process." - M.E.

"MHA helped me when I was in a place that I couldn't help myself get my kids out of a bad neighborhood. Now, my kids have their own yard, own room, nice school. That helped me tremendously. They can play outside." - V.S. 

2023 Youth Summer Employment Program

SWEET-P Is Back!

Mobile Housing Authority is accepting applications from eligible youth for our Summer Work Employment Experience Training Program - SWEET-P. 

SWEET-P will match participants with employers for paid ($15.22/Hour) summer employment, while offering employability training to prepare them for today’s job market.

Initial Requirements
* Open only to Mobile Housing Authority Affordable Housing (public housing) residents or Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) tenants. 
* 16-23 years of age by May 5, 2023 
* Currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school/course or a GED program.
* A 2.0 GPA (C average) for the past three quarters (August 4,2022 through March 20,2023) or an overall GPA of 2.0. GED applicants must provide a letter from their instructor verifying enrollment, attendance and progress. 
* A Social Security card, birth certificate & current photo identification card

You can pick up an application at 1555-B Eagle Drive in the Real Property building (Next to Thomas James Rental Office.)

Applications are being accepted until Friday, April, 28, 2023 @ 3:30 pm.

If you have questions, please call 251.470.1728.