about the

Bloomington Housing Authority

Overview

The BHA was established in 1961 and the first development of affordable housing units was completed in 1968. Currently, the BHA employs a staff of 30 employees and provides housing assistance to over 2,500 Monroe County households each year. The BHA operates three affordable housing communities and provides more than 1,300 Housing Choice Vouchers, also known as Section 8, that allow income eligible families to rent in the private market. Along with housing assistance, the BHA maintains active service coordination programs including the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and Step Up Program.

Careers

 

Open Positions

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER:

The Bloomington Housing Authority is seeking an organized, cordial, versatile, and decisive Assistant Property Manager to assist in leading the BHA’s affordable housing program. The person performing this position will work closely with clients, other staff, and the Property Manager. This person must have the ability to work individually or in a group. This position will require excellent organizational skills and the ability to keep records in an orderly, up-to-date condition at all times. This employee must be able to analyze the current situation, find solutions, and implement a well-designed plan of action. This position requires a self-motivated individual who communicates well with people of all backgrounds and personalities. This person must have excellent diplomacy skills. This position would be filled by an individual who will be required to pass an Occupancy Certification test, LIHTC certification and who demonstrates competency in project-based voucher and affordable housing rules and regulations.

For more information please click here to view the full job description.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Ashley Spradley at aspradley@blha.net

 

RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR ASSISTANT:

The Bloomington Housing Authority is seeking a Resident Service Coordinator Assistant (RSC-A). This position will report directly to the Resident Service Coordinator (RSC). The RSC-A will have the primary job of assisting the RSC in carrying out the Resident Services program (i.e., Community of Empowerment) as well as the Grocery Shuttle Program for the Bloomington Housing Authority (BHA): Service & Opportunity in Motion program. This position involves regular direct client contact and support, as well as contact with the public, other agencies, BHA resident council and BHA staff. It is also important this person be able to rearrange and track their schedule to meet the needs of the programs in tandem with the Resident Service Coordinator. Generally, this position requires a commitment to working 20 hours a week primarily during BHA regular business hours (i.e., Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm). This position will also require regular commitment to work on Saturdays between the hours of 10am-4pm to operate the Grocery Shuttle service.  At times, working hours during evenings and weekends may be required for special events. This is a grant-funded position with a term period of 2-years. Continuation of the role beyond this grant life will be contingent on subsequent funding availability.

For more information please click here to view the full job description.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Ashley Spradley at aspradley@blha.net

Hiring Policies

BHA is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. To the greatest extent possible, it is the policy of the BHA to give preference in employment to Section 3 eligible individuals.

 

 

Section 3 Eligibility

Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 that helps low-income residents gain the skills and jobs needed to become self-sufficient. The program also provides opportunities for qualified, low-income business owners to receive preference in bidding on HUD-funded contracts.

The purpose of Section 3 to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall, to the greatest extent feasible, and consistent with existing Federal, State and local laws and regulations, be directed to low- and very low income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to business concerns which provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons.

If you live in BHA-assisted housing OR if your household income falls below HUD’s household income guidelines, you may qualify as a Section 3 Resident.

Job Postings

Board Information and Meetings

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners serve as the governing officers of a public-corporate entity, one that functions as a developer and landlord of local             low-income housing programs. Among their principal responsibilities are:

  • Providing leadership and advocating for public housing;
  • Setting policies governing the operations of the public housing authority and charting the direction of current and future programs;
  • Ensuring, through independent reviews and audits that the Bloomington Housing Authority operates within the law and according to HUD regulations, taking into consideration the economy and efficiency of operations;
  • Hiring a qualified Executive Director to manage the day to day operations;
  • Obtaining and managing monies to support the authority;
  • Adopting operating budgets; and
  • Establishing policies to prevent fraud, abuse, mismanagement and discrimination and to ensure that the BHA acts legally and with integrity in its daily operations.

Meetings

All regular meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Bloomington Housing Authority’s Community Room at 1007 N. Summit St. Bloomington, IN 47404. For cancellations or changes, please refer to Public Notices in the Herald Times or our Facebook page the Monday prior to a scheduled meeting.

For more information, click here.

Duties

To provide decent, safe and sanitary housing to low-income families. Director of the Housing Authority reports to this Board with budgets, employee issues and modernization programs.

Term

Four Years

Qualifications

Appointees may not be an officer or employee of the City; must be a resident of the area serviced (City + 5 miles); no more than four* members may be of the same political party.

(* changed to four in 2001)

Compensation

$25 per meeting.

Current Commissioners

Appointee Appointed by: Expiration Date:
Elaine Amerson, Chair The Mayor 1/31/25
Kevin Cade, Vice Chair The Mayor 1/31/23
Sherry Clay The Mayor 1/31/24
Susan P. Wanzer The Mayor 1/31/23
Mary Morgan The Mayor 1/31/26
Tracee Lutes The Mayor 1/31/26
Nordia McNish The Mayor 1/31/26

FAQs

General Questions

How can I receive immediate housing?

The Bloomington Housing Authority does not provide immediate emergency housing. Call the Indiana 2-1-1 hotline or view the City’s Resource Directory to learn about emergency shelter options in the greater Bloomington community.

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How can I get housing?

When a waitlist is open, interested applicant may apply. To check the status of program waitlists, click here.

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How can residents access services that help families?

Residents can learn more about services and programs available by visiting the Resident Services webpage or by contacting the Administrative Director, at 812-339-3491 x 115 or lgordon@blha.net.

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For a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

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