Benton Harbor Housing Commission

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THE BENTON HARBOR HOUSING COMMISSION web site.

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide decent, safe, sanitary, in good repair, affordable housing for the residents of Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Our Mission
To provide quality management of government assisted residential housing in a manner that will ensure optimum success of each resident and the property in which they live; and ever-improving work environment for our employees; a model of excellence in the community in which we work. [Read More]

My desire as the Chairman of the Board of Directors is to ensure that our agencies mission and agency goals are accomplished. Our primary focus in the up coming FY year 2009 will be to improve residential services, to strengthen our community partnerships and develop new partnerships.

The Board of Directors have committed to HUD, the Housing Commission and most importantly the residents to make sure that all areas of policies, procedures, regulations and legislation, implemented locally, state and on the federal levels will be followed. As we continue to strive for excellence in day to day operations the decisions made will reflect excellence in service for our residents, future residents and the community in which we serve. Although Benton Harbor Housing Commission has been deemed troubled by HUD working with our Recovery Team to address all areas of concern will allow our agency the access and autonomy to reach our goal of becoming a premier agency in the 21st Century.

BENTON HARBOR HOUSING COMMISSION
HOPE VI HOMES

New homes come to Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Benton Harbor Housing Commission received a revitalization grant in 2004. This grant came as a result of recommendations by National Commission on Severely Distressed Public Housing through the Hope VI Program. Hope VI is a national initiative designed to eliminate severely distressed public housing. Construction of 70 three and four bedrooms homes (30/3bdr, 34/4bdr, and 6 stick build homes) began in the later part of August 2005. The homes are situated predominately in the southwest section of Benton Harbor. All applications for occupancy are processed through Keystone Management Company with preference being given to original Whitfield I residents. Whitfield I residents have preferential treatment because they are residents that were displaced from Whitfield I apartments due to the demolition of that complex.

Announcements

July 30, 2009
The Board of Commissioners
Of the
Benton Harbor Housing Commission
Public Announcement

It will be necessary for BHHC to revise the (ACOP) Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy for the Public Housing Program. A detailed description and a copy of these revisions can be viewed at:

· Virginia Edwards Community Center
721 Nate Wells Drive
Quality Control Office

All citizens are welcome to comment on these actions. All comments, and/or protest to these revisions will be heard during the scheduled public hearing to be held:

Date: August 31, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: BHHC Administrative Offices
721 Nate Wells Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Our Community Partnerships Countinue to Expand

YMCA Center for Achievement

In response to greater serve the needs of youth in the Benton Harbor Community; the Benton Harbor – St. Joseph YMCA Family Center partnered with the Benton Harbor Housing Commission to create the YMCA Center for Achievement.

Important Resources
Please visit our office to pick up a copy of the Benton Harbor Housing Resource Guide

Important Phone Numbers
Police or Fire Emergency
****911*****

City of Benton Harbor
(269) 927-8400

Benton Harbor Area Schools
(269) 605-1000

Benton Harbor Library
(269) 926-6139

Benton Harbor
Water Department
(269) 934-7638

Michigan Gas Utilities
(800) 401-6402

Indiana Michigan Power
(800) 311-6424

Berrien County Health Department
(269) 926-7121

Lakeland Medical Center
(269) 983-8300

Department of Human Services
(269) 934-2000

Social Security Administration
(269) 926-1856

Southwest Community Action Agency
(269) 925-9077

Salvation Army
(269) 927-0400

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