Posts by Becky McCune
How to Keep ‘High Turn Time’ from Hobbling Your Public Housing Authority
No one managing a public housing authority wants units to remain vacant too long, a challenge known as a “high turn time.” Having a high turn time can cause a loss of rent and public housing operating subsidy. And since PHAs have a social mission of providing affordable housing to low-income people, it could also…
Read MoreMoving to Work Program: Why Your Housing Authority Should Apply
Explore the Moving to Work (MTW) program, which is a perfect fit for housing authorities looking to change their business models.
Read MoreWhy Your Housing Authority Needs Project Charters
Explore the whys and hows of public housing authority project charters — from the initiation of complex projects to their completion.
Read MoreThe Waiting Game: Best Practices for Managing Your Public Housing Waiting List
To be a top player in the waiting game for housing authorities, you must make your open list accessible to eligible families, regularly purge a stagnant list and organize your waiting list so that you have fair, clearly-established guidelines. Be Accessible First things first: A good way to initiate or revamp your policy is to…
Read MoreE-Filing: When Public Housing Files Find a New Home
E-filing your client files and going electronic offers many benefits for any public housing authority. But you’ll need strong project management.
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