Tagged: columbia housing authority

The Columbia Housing Authority’s policy will be updated to better comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s definition of family. The CHA will define family as any individual or group living together.

This definition aims to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and marital status.  Phil Steinhaus, CEO of the Columbia Housing Authority, said the CHA has already based it’s program on the inclusive definition and the text change is just a formality.

Columbia public housing residents are raising concerns about the Columbia Housing Authority’s plan to renovate current housing and add more units as part of its long-term strategic plan.

At a meeting Wednesday night hosted by Grass Roots Organizing, Columbia Public Housing CEO Phil Steinhaus discussed possible renovations to current public housing units as part of its plan.

Regional News Coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Former Senator Santorum's Missouri campaign trail
• Missouri's congressional map upheld
• Columbia Housing Authority reform
  

While debt is a problem that affects many Americans, Columbia Housing Authority is working to improve its repayment plans for residents.