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DULUTH HRA RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE
The Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) as a "High Performer" under the Public Housing Assessment System measurement of four indicators, including Physical Conditions, Financial Condition, Management Operations, and Resident Satisfaction. HRA Executive Director, Richard W. Ball credits his staff for achieving HUD's highest ranking through their impressive teamwork and dedication, and says the high performer designation is a tribute to their hard work and exemplary service, and commitment to providing for the needs of the customer.
The Duluth HRA owns and manages over 1,100 units of public housing located throughout the city, including six high rise properties that provide safe, affordable housing where rent is based on 30% of income. Preference for these high rise units is given to applicants who are residents of the City of Duluth and are seniors (those 62 years of age or over), are handicapped and/or disabled of any age, or are "near elderly" (those aged 50-62 years). There also is a preference provided for applicants who need assisted living services, which are made available to residents. All high rises are on bus lines and close to shopping and other services. Some buildings also have convenience stores, beauty shops, and/or senior centers on or adjacent to the premises, providing residents with an array of activities and services just steps away from home.
Prospective applicants interested in moving to convenient, affordable high rise living, or scattered-site family housing, are advised by the HRA to apply soon while waitning times are relatively short. The HRA takes applications for its high rise units on a walk-in basis at its Administrative Office, located at 222 East Second Street, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., or by special appointment where necessaary. For more information, call the HRA at 529-6300 or visit the web site at www.duluthhousing.com.
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