East Point Housing Authority

East Point Housing Authority

The East Point Housing Authority is a federally funded agency, operating independently of the city government. We provide low and moderate income public housing for the city of East Point, GA and through partner programs that offer residents opportunities to improve their lives.

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of the East Point Housing Authority to provide and encourage the development of quality affordable housing for individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization.

In an effort to protect staff and clients, our offices will be closed to the general public starting Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. This office closure is a precautionary measure to prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section8) Specialists will remain available via phone and email to assist participants.

Our team will continue to carefully monitor the current situation with regular updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as additional government agencies and health care providers, and will keep everyone updated on reopening. For up to date information please continue to visit our website.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Click here for Public Housing Program Contacts and Housing Choice Voucher Program Contacts:

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, EPHA will be implementing the following changes in the way we conduct business and service our communities until further notice:

Please click links below for details of each category

PUBLIC NOTICE: COVID-19 ("Coronavirus")

As public concern over the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, EPHA continues to closely monitor the CDC’s recommendations and will provide periodic updates on any impact to EPHA’s operations. Please rely on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for guidance and recommendations.

Some of these recommendations are to observe basic public health protocols including:

Stay home when you are sick.
Limit close contact with people who are sick.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water are not readily available, use and alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and frequently disinfect touched objects and surfaces.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).

COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources

https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus

Pandemic Financial Resources & Information To Assist You

Transforming Families Transforming Lives

Welcome to East Point Housing Authority’s Website

The Housing Authority of the City of East Point Georgia is committed to providing affordable housing opportunities to the residents of East Point and adjoining communities in Fulton County. A critical component in assisting families is to provide easily accessible information regarding the variety of programs and services offered by the Housing Authority. With that in mind, the Housing Authority has redesigned the website to create a comprehensive and fluid site that delivers information quickly and efficiently. Some highlights of the website are as follows:

For information about the Housing Authority, go to About EPHA tab for a history of the agency and its Vision, Mission, and Values statements. In addition you will find information regarding the Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program tab provides information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program (formally Section 8) and Waiting Lists updates.

The Public Housing Program tab provides information about our Public Housing Program, and Waiting Lists updates.

For companies and organizations wishing to do business with the Housing Authority, or those seeking employment opportunities, the Work With Us tab provides information regarding bid opportunities and the procurement policies of the Agency.

For agency calendar information including board meeting dates, Board of Commissioners Meeting Agendas, select the Current News tab.

It is important for the Housing Authority to be accessible and available to their residents along with its Community Partners and Stakeholders. Every day, as families and individuals reach out to the Agency for help, staff is reminded of the purpose and mission of the organization as a public housing agency. Therefore, as we improve and evolve, the agency will continue its momentum toward increasing the availability of housing for people in need, while providing opportunities for self-sufficiency and improving the quality of affordable housing in a way that assures sustainable, livable communities for residents of East Point and Fulton County.

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

Michael A. Spann,

Executive Director

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PUBLIC NOTICE

2020 Public Hearing Notice for Agency Plan
2020 Public Hearing Notice for Agency Pl[...]
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Draft Annual and 5-Yr Agency Action Plan 2020
Draft Annual and 5-Yr Agency Action Plan[...]
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Public Meeting Notice

The September 22, 2020, Annual and Regular meeting location of the EPHA Board of Commissioners has been changed, due to circumstances necessitated by emergency conditions involving public safety, more specifically, the public health issues created by the COVID-19 coronavirus, so that this meeting is being conducted via ZOOM (zoom.com).

Join Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 5:30 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81644889248?pwd=bVkzeE11VE5XL2pwS1VXaGJxVENNZz09

Meeting ID: 816 4488 9248

Passcode: 254075

Call option: +1 253 215 8782

Meeting ID: 816 4488 9248

Passcode: 254075

Bettie Allen, Chair
Michael Spann, Executive Director
404-768-0078