As a federally funded program, the local employees of the Troy Housing Authority are covered by The Hatch Act, a federal law passed in 1939. The Hatch Act limits certain political activities of federal employees and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs. Due to this the Troy Housing Authority must
Read MoreThe Troy Housing Authority was recently awarded at least 21 Emergency Housing Vouchers by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applicants for these unique vouchers must fall into one of these three eligibility tiers: Tier 1 – Recently Homeless – Individuals and families who are Moving On from Permanent Supposrtive Housing Tier
Read MoreThe Troy Housing Authority, along with the New York State Public Housing Authority Directors Association, wants to make sure everyone has affordable, fast internet at home. We are working with the New York State Association for Affordable Housing and government partners to develop a program that expands internet access to residents of affordable housing.
Read MorePUBLIC NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL AND/OR FIVE YEAR PLAN Comments due by July 13, 2020 at 4:00PM The TROY HOUSING AUTHORITY (THA) is amending its Annual and/or Five Year PHA plan. Both the 2020 Annual Plan and the 2020-2024 Five Year Plans made reference to certain actions intended regarding Buildings 1
Read MoreTROY HOUSING AUTHORITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS (For Immediate Release – on or after May 20, 2020) With renovations to Martin Luther King Apartments Phase II fully underway, the Troy Housing Authority is reminding the community that they are still accepting applications for Martin Luther King and all of our locations. Persons interested in applying for
Read MoreTROY HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPOSED CHANGES – ADMININISTRATIVE PLAN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 3/26/20 TO 4/28/20 PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 27, 2020 at 5:00PM BY CONFERENCE CALL TO 1-(978) 990-5000 ACCESS CODE 802468 All changes are highlighted 8-II.C. ANNUAL/BIENNIAL HQS INSPECTIONS [24 CFR 982.405 and 982.406; Notice PIH 2016-05] Troy Housing Authority Policy Each unit under HAP contract
Read MoreTaylor Apartments Revitalization Meeting with Residents and Community February 27, 2020 at 5:30PM Russell Sage College’s Bush Memorial Hall (Corner of Congress and First Streets, Troy, New York) Troy Housing Authority, in collaboration with the Troy Local Development Corporation, has engaged Pennrose as its development partner to revitalize the Taylor Apartments.
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