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.
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.
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If you would like to apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Ashley Spradley at aspradley@blha.net
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 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.
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:
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.
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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.
Four Years
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)
$25 per meeting.
Appointee | Appointed by: | Expiration Date: |
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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 |
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.
When a waitlist is open, interested applicant may apply. To check the status of program waitlists, click here.
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.
For a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
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