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The following list contains answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about HCHA policy, programs and services. Many of these answers include links to portions of our web site where additional information can be found.

1. What is HCHA's housing goal for Harris County?
2. What is a PHA Plan?
3. What is an Administrative Plan?
4. Who are the people on the HCHA Board of Commissioners?
5. Who is on the HCHA Executive team?
6. How can I do business with HCHA?



1. What is HCHA's housing goal for Harris County?

To optimize administration and management of processes while operating exceptional housing programs so that opportunities can be realized when available. HCHA houses the homeless, provides new apartment homes for the elderly and enables homeownership for families. HCHA’s goal is to remain as one of the best housing authorities in the country by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Click here for more information on HCHA's 5-year goals>>>
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2. What is a PHA Plan?

Every 5 years all public housing authorities (PHA’s) publish a plan of action for the local area with input from clients and the local public. It is updated each year and submitted to HUD. Please click here to view>>>
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3. What is an Administrative Plan?

HCHA has a written administrative plan that establishes local policies for administration of the program in accordance with HUD requirements. The administrative plan and any revisions of the plan must be formally adopted by the HCHA Board of Commissioners. The administrative plan states PHA policy on matters for which the PHA has discretion to establish local policies. Please click here to view>>>
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4. Who are the people on the HCHA Board of Commissioners?

Please click here to view HCHA’s current Board of Commissioners>>>
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5. Who is on the HCHA Executive team?

Please click here to view the HCHA Executive Team>>>
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6. How can I do business with HCHA?

HCHA will continue to post business opportunities and requests for qualified applicants in the Houston Chronicle and this website. Please click here to view>>>
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