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2022 AHAEEF Scholarship Applications

2022 AHAEEF Scholarship Applications

Applications are currently open for The Alabama Housing Authorities Education and Enrichment Fund (AHAEEF) Scholarship.

Applicants must be a resident of a Public Housing community or a part of a Housing Choice Voucher (formerly known as Section 8) household.


Please note:
• Applications are due to Marie Mhoon, Director of Resident Services by April 01st, 4:00pm.
mmhoon@mobilehousing.org or call 251-434-2249.

• NO handwritten applications will be accepted. They are fillable pdf’s, so complete, print and scan into ONE file with the supporting documentation.

• Also, applications are for undergraduate studies, post-graduate applications will not be accepted.


Application links:

High School Application

College Application

Reese's Senior Bowl NFL FLAG Partnership with MHA

PRESS RELEASE
 

 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 
Michael E. Pierce
Chief Executive Officer
Mobile Housing Authority
151 S Claiborne Street
Mobile, AL 36602
251.434.2201
 

Reese’s Senior Bowl and Mobile Housing Authority Partnership NFL FLAG LEAGUE

 
The Reese’s Senior Bowl and the Mobile Housing Authority (MHA) have teamed up to provide public housing youth the opportunity to participate on an NFL FLAG team. For six weeks boys and girls ages 6-12 will stay physically active by playing flag football while learning the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
 
NFL FLAG, powered by USA Football, is also part of NFL PLAY 60, the league's youth health and fitness campaign. The program promotes physical fitness by getting kids active for 60 minutes a day. FOR MORE INFO: Visit www.nfl.com/play60
 
“The Senior Bowl is excited to be working with the Mobile Housing Authority to provide kids in our community growing up in public housing an opportunity to compete and learn life lessons through the sport of football. This partnership furthers our mission of connecting with all parts of Mobile,” said Jim Nagy, Reese’s Senior Bowl Executive Director.
 
“The Mobile Housing Authority is thrilled about its partnership with the Senior Bowl. As a member of the Mobile Arts & Sports Association, the Senior Bowl’s parent organization, it is especially gratifying to help the Senior Bowl broaden its community connections,” Michael E. Pierce, Mobile Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer.
 
The 2022 fall season will run September through October with league play held exclusively on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the University of South Alabama Intramurals Fields. MHA will secure sponsorships to pay all participating public housing youth NFL Flag League $50 cost (includes NFL jersey, flags, free skills Kickoff Camp).
 
MHA will announce league dates and registration information this summer.
 
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Job Opportunity - Housing Specialist I

JOB OPPORTUNITY
HOUSING SPECIALIST I - MHA (MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY)
Job Type: 01-Full-time Permanent
Job Number: #31672-0122
Closing: 2/7/2022 11:59 PM Central

General Information:
This is specialized work performing technical case management duties associated with various rental assistance programs managed and administered by Mobile Housing Authority.

Click here for a copy of the job description.

To apply, please visit the Mobile County Personnel Board's website and follow the instructions.

$1000 Leasing Bonus for Landlords


Please see this exciting announcement from our Housing Choice Voucher department: 

 

UPDATE: This program has ended. 

Remote Video Inspections for HCV Landlords

Happy New Year! In our commitment to continue providing affordable housing options to Mobile County residents, and foster a great relationship with you as our Landlord Partner, Mobile Housing Authority (MHA) would like to update you on changes happening in 2022.

The COVID-19 Self Certification Forms for Initial Move-In Inspections expired December 31, 2021. As of January 1, 2022, all move-ins must be preceded by Remote Video Inspection (RVI). Once the Request for Tenancy (RFTA) has been reviewed and processed, the Inspections Department will contact you with inspection appointment details and your Zoom link. The unit must be move in ready and completely empty. The participant MAY NOT occupy the unit until it has passed the RVI. Although the inspection is conducted remotely, the inspector will not move forward if the unit is occupied.

Should you have any questions, please email us at inspections@mobilehousing.org, and one of our team members will respond at our earliest opportunity.

We appreciate your partnership.

Sincerely,
Mobile Housing Authority
Housing Choice Voucher Program

Retiree Honored - Randall Schaerer

November 11, 2021

At MHA's Board of Commissioners meeting on November 9th, Mr. Randall Schaerer was honored for his 29 years of service from 1992 to 2021.
He was presented with a plaque and a copy of the proclamation describing his service to MHA.

Mr. Schaerer is pictured with Chairman Norman Hill.

Public Hearing - MHA 2022 Capital Fund Program Grant and 5-Year CFP Plan

NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY

2022 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 2022 Capital Fund Program Grant (CFP) and 5-Year CFP Plan. Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) MHA is closed to the general public. Therefore, 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: 1-646-518-9805.

Zoom Video Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89170758150?pwd=a1dKNFVGRTZGbVl0cFBZcUVuaU8xZz09
Meeting ID: 891 7075 8150
Passcode: 478485
Meeting Call-In Number: 1-646-518-9805

The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 2 p.m.

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

Download Files:
2022 CFP Preliminary Budget Year 1
2022 CFP Preliminary Five-Year Plan Years 2-3-4-5

A hard copy of the 2022 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
Executive Director

Annual Landlord Briefing 2021

  

Annual Landlord Briefing 2021!
October 22, 2021

2:00 – 4:00pm Join the Mobile Housing Authority and its HCV Program
Administrators for the 2021 Annual Landlord Partners briefing!
Topics to be discussed will include:

1. Administrative Plan Changes taking effect in 2022
2. Low Housing Supply/High Leasing Demands = 2022 Opportunities!
3. 2022 Payment Standard Changes
4. New Special Voucher Program Announcements
5. Landlord Leasing Incentives
6. Lease Enforcement
7. HQS Inspections
8. Re-Inspection Fees
9. Stricter Participant Program Enforcement
10. Project Based Vouchers
And the Upcoming Series of Landlord Webinars! 

Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the meeting.

 

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