In a recent Federal Register notice, HUD announced the expansion and restructuring of ConnectHomeUSA (CHUSA) in order to to further their commitment to advancing digital opportunities and closing the digital divide in public, Indian, and now, Multifamily housing communities. CHUSA seeks to serve 50-100 new communities from urban and rural and Tribal locations while also continuing to support existing CHUSA communities. New communities can apply to join as Tier 1 communities and existing CHUSA communities can apply to join as Tier 2, or more advanced communities.
CLPHA congratulates Richard Monocchio on his appointment on his appointment as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Public and Indian Housing at HUD. Richard goes to HUD from his previous role as executive director of the Housing Authority of Cook County, a CLPHA member.
CLPHA looks forward to working with him in his new role to expand housing opportunities, improve life outcomes for low-income families, and help PHAs serve their communities effectively, efficiently, and creatively.
CLPHA is pleased to announce that Lisa Bova-Hiatt, Interim CEO of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), was elected to CLPHA's board of directors at the board's March 2023 meeting.
Lisa Bova-Hiatt was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority on September 19, 2022.
We are pleased to announce that the Housing Authority Birmingham District (HABD) has become a member of CLPHA!
HABD operates over 11,000 combined public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers. Dontrelle Young-Foster serves as HABD's President & CEO. Learn more about HABD at habd.org.
Please join us in welcoming HABD to CLPHA – we look forward to working together to improve life outcomes for families served by public housing!
This Women’s History Month, CLPHA celebrates the women, from those in the highest halls of government to those who work daily in their local communities, who have helped provide and expand affordable housing opportunities and improve the life outcomes of low-income families.
We are pleased to announce that Dothan Housing and Syracuse Housing Authority have become members of CLPHA!
CLPHA is pleased to announce that Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) will give keynote remarks at CLPHA's Housing Is Summit on the morning of May 11!
Black History Month begins on a somber tone with an event that has been too common in America -- the funeral of a black man, Tyre Nichols, who lost his life at the hands of police brutality. The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities extends our deep condolences to the family and friends of Tyre.
We are pleased to announce that Mobile Housing Authority has become a member of CLPHA!
Applications Due January 9, 2023
