People Housing People Mission Statement The Stark Metropolitan H ousing Authority SMHA provides eligible residents of Stark County with quality affordable housing in decent safe and nourishing neighborhoods By working in partnership with the public and private sectors SMHA provides ID: 561292
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Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
“People Housing People”Slide2
Mission StatementThe Stark Metropolitan
Housing Authority (SMHA) provides eligible residents of Stark County with quality affordable housing in decent, safe, and nourishing neighborhoods. By working in partnership with the public and private sectors, SMHA provides families with housing choices and opportunities.Slide3
GovernancePolitical sub-division of the state
Governed by a five member Board of CommissionersOhio Revised Code Chapter 3735Annual
Contributions
C
ontract
with the Federal Government
Business Model
Project-based
Funding
Budget (16 Total)
Accounting
Management
Oversight/Performance AssessmentSlide4
Organizational ChartSlide5
Board of Commissioners
Daniel Fonte, ChairAppointed by Stark County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division
Marilyn Frazier, Vice
Chair
Appointed by City of Canton
Mayor
Roger Mann
Appointed
by Stark County Board of
Commissioners
Dan McMasters Appointed by Stark County Court of Common PleasJeffrey McDaniels Appointed by City of Canton Mayor(Serves a five year staggered term)Slide6
The History of SMHAThe Housing Act of 1937 provided subsidies to improve the living conditions for low-income families.
Canton Metropolitan Housing Authority was established in April 1939.First reorganizational meeting held January 31,
1947.
In 1970, the name was changed to Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.
18
th
Public Housing Authority to form in Ohio
1 of 75 PHA’s in OhioSlide7
Economic Impact
SMHA…Employs over 100 employees in locations throughout Stark County.Paid over $4,660,837 in gross wages in 2014.Remitted $95,315 in local, $116,655 in state, and $456,952 in federal income taxes. Paid $6,545,678 to vendorsPaid $6,673,336 to Housing Choice Voucher landlordsSlide8
Housing Programs
Public HousingHousing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Assisted Housing
4.
Special
ProgramsSlide9
Public Housing
Established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families.Slide10
Public Housing
283
1,698 Family Sites 848 High Rise UnitsSlide11
Income Eligibility
Household Members
Income
At or Below 80% of
M
edian
I
ncomeSlide12
How the Program WorksSlide13
Resident Services
Albert H. McIlwain Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships are available
for all SMHA public housing residents and Section 8
participants.
Summer
Lunch Program
Children ages 5-18 are invited to eat lunch at various SMHA sites throughout the summer months.
Resident Initiative Program
Designed to assist residents with achieving self-sufficiency. Employment, job training, and educational opportunities are available. Slide14
Senior Services
Flu ImmunizationsInfluenza vaccines are available to qualifying resident at little or no cost.Senior Council
A forum for SMHA staff and Senior Resident Officers to meet monthly and exchange information.
Meals on Wheels
At several locations, seniors can purchase a hot, nutritious meal for a small donation. Slide15
Resident Association
The SMHA Resident Association A jurisdiction-wide Resident Association that represents all Stark County residents living in SMHA developments.
Meetings
Informative
monthly
meetings are
held
on
the 3rd Tuesday of each
month.
Resident Councils
Hart Apartments, Witmer Arms, Plaza Terrace & Kimberle Gardens.Slide16
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
HistoryBegan in 1975 to
assist low-income families, elderly, and individuals with disabilities to rent decent, safe, and affordable housing in the
private market.
F
unded by HUD.
SMHA…
Has successfully
operated a Section 8 Program in Stark County for over 30
years.
Serves over 1,600 families. Slide17
Applying for the HCV Program
Individuals and families receive a “voucher” also referred to as a “subsidy” that can be used to obtain housing of their choice in the private market which meets the Section 8 program requirements. Slide18
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (VASH)
Assist chronically homeless veterans to obtaining
decent, safe, and affordable housing
.
SMHA began the VASH Program in
October
2013 with 25 vouchers
.
Currently, SMHA
administers
50
vouchers.Slide19
Family Unification Program (FUP)
Provides housing opportunities to families that are separated due to lack of suitable housing in cooperation with Stark County Job and Family Services.Slide20
HCV Participation
1,502Slide21
Program Requirements
Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Non-Public HousingCurrent Photo ID (Household member over age 18)Official Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Income Verifications
Verification of Marital Status
Custody Papers (if applicable)
Proof of Pregnancy (if applicable)
Current College Enrollment Documents (if applicable)
Proof of Residency (if living in a shelter)**
Landlord Reference
Check**
** Public Housing Program OnlySlide22
Special Programs
Continuum of Care Rental Assistance (formally Shelter Plus Care) Provides permanent rental assistance to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families.
Section
8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program
P
rovides
permanent project based assistance at Gateway
Estates.
HOME
Tenant-based Rental
Assistance Program
Provides 24 months of transitional rental assistance to targeted homeless or at risk individuals and families. Mental Heath and Recovery Services Board of Stark CountyLocal funds are allocated to SMHA by the MHRSB to provide both transitional and permanent tenant-based rental assistance to targeted homeless or at risk individuals and families and individuals residing in Adult Care Facilities. PartnersMHRSBYWCA of CantonCommunity Services of Stark CountyQuest Recovery and Prevention Services
Slide23
Assisted Housing
20%Slide24
Confidential Hotline
SMHA has established a confidential 24/7 information hot line number to
assist our residents in reporting criminal and drug activity and other lease violations on SMHA property. Slide25
Program Operating Budgets
Total Operating Budget
$
27,302,980
$14,742,424
$7,225,191
$1,135,448
$4,199,917Slide26
Contact Us
Address:400 East Tuscarawas StreetCanton, Ohio 44702Office
Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri.
Phone
:
(330) 454-8051
Website:
www.starkmha.org