Welcome to MHDA
 

In the beginning ...

What began as a couple of Executive Directors wanting to get together now and again to network and share ideas has evolved into a membership of 113 Housing Commissions strong.   MHDA conferences are held three times a year at various locations around the State of Michigan.  In an effort to maintain its original purpose, Roundtable Discussions are held the Wednesday evening of every conference and continue to be an integral part of the meetings.

Who Do We Contact At HUD?

That is always a good question to ask.  In an effort to quicken response times, the Detroit Field Office has put together two useful tools for us.  First, it depends on the topic of your question, comment or concern so you should check the PHA FO Contact Guidance Sheet.  Then, if you are not sure who your Field Office Contact people are find your name on the PHA Assignment List.  In the unfortunate event that you have difficulties with any of your Field Office representatives, please contact Detroit's PIH Director, Robert E. Nelson directly at 313-226-7900, ext. 8139 or via e-mail:  robert.e.nelson@hud.gov.

How Do We Speak HUD-eeze?  Share this useful list with new employees, new Commissioners and when no one else is looking, you can take a peak at it to refresh your own memory!  Click here to go to HUD's website filled with terms and acronyms.

Employment Opportunity

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News

NEW ... THIS JUST IN ...  In order to service each other a little quicker, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority worked with the Department of Human Services to develop a UNIVERSAL verification form.  From this point further, MSHDA and all Housing Commissions should use the Verification of Public Assistance and State Supplemental Security Income (SSI).   Thank you to Al Cousino, Hillsdale Housing Commission for working hard to make this available to post in our website.  He guarantees that if used, this form will be returned to you by the Department of Human Services in 7 - 10 business days!  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the form, please contact Jackie Blankenship, MSHDA's Policy Specialist at blankenshipj@michigan.gov.

The SAGIS deadline is drawing near ....... Keep a close eye on your deadlines everyone.  The Subsidy and Grants Information System website is a valuable tool for you to use.  With the uncertainty of the Congressional budget these days it is imperative that you get every penny you can.  Check out the SAGIS site for important information and training on the new system!

A Code of Professional Conduct Policy was adopted by the Michigan Housing Directors Association Board on May 9, 2007.  Please take the time the read was has been carefully put together for you.  This policy applies to everyone who pays to attend a MHDA sponsored or co-sponsored conference.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization was signed into law by President Bush On January 5, 2006.  This Act adds several new provisions of law that affect both the Public Housing and Section 8 programs.  HUD has issued PIH Notice 2006-23 indicating that additional guidance to PHA's is forthcoming.  In the meantime, for those of you who are NAHRO members you have access to an Overview document that the organization has drafted.  There will be changes necessary to the 1 and 5 year Agency Plans, Dwelling Leases, Admission and Continued Occupancy Policies, notice requirements and domestic violence specific non-disclosure and confidentiality requirements.

Asset Management ... need we say more? 

Asset Management Calendar - Events and Deadlines can be viewed at anytime.  Please check the site often to make sure you do not miss any important dates!!

Please select the Resources tab to the left on the MHDA website for all of the documentation provided by Dan.

New Procurement Handbook ....HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV 2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies, dated 2/2007 is now available on www.hudclips.org.  Once there, click on Library, scroll down to Handbooks and Notices, select Public and Indian Housing Handbooks, click Browse (to your right), click Next List (at the top of the page), then go down to 7460.8!  There are very helpful changes along with a policy you can adopt.

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