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HCV Mainstream Waitlist Opening Soon

Housing Choice Voucher
Mainstream Waitlist OPENING SOON

Mainstream Applicants _Only_
Applicants must be non-elderly persons ages 18-61 with disabilities.

Date: Friday, Sept 15, 2023
Time: 10AM CST

The List Will Close Once 350 Applications are Received.

Register account at: http://portal.mobilehousing.org

Reasonable Accommodations:
Need a special accommodation to apply? Please contact Intake@mobilehousing.org
 

 

MHA Resident Relocation Update - 8/30/23

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

 

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!

 

HCV Homeownership Assistance Option Webinar Video

Here is the video of our HCV Program's Homeownership Assistance Option Webinar on July 12, 2023.
To learn more, please complete the HCV Homeownership Assistance Interest Form.

 

Open Competitive Job Announcements - July 11, 2023

MHA has several open competitive job announcements to share through the Mobile County Personnel Board. The classifications/positions are listed in the table below. Please apply through the MCPB website, www.personnelboard.org, if interested or share with someone you know that may be interested in the opportunity. The job descriptions are available on the MCPB website.

 

CLASSIFICATION

OPENING DATE

CLOSING DATE
Housing Manager I 7/11/2023 7/24/2023
Housing Manager II 7/11/2023 7/24/2023
Housing Specialist I 7/11/2023 Open Continuous

 

Public Housing Wait List Announcement

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

 

YVP Hoop It Up Basketball Tournament - July 19, 2023

YVP Hoop It Up Basketball Tournament 

Wednesday, July 19 | 1-5PM at Morgan Park, 6000 N. Clairborne Street 

Who will be the YVP Champions? CLICK TO REGISTER FOR FREE BY JULY 10! This is a basketball tournament for ages 13-24. Game is 3 on 3, and 20 teams! 

Download Waiver & Release of Liability Form. Email completed forms to charlette.solis@cityofmobile.org. This form must be completed by all participating players. 

 

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