We are reminding our HCV families that they are required to report changes in their income or family composition to MHA in writing within 10 days of the change. The HCV Department has a Request for Interim Adjustment form (MHA Form 409) that must be completed, signed, and turned into our office whenever there is…

MHA has long encouraged residents to purchase renter’s or tenant’s insurance for their protection. Such insurance provides liability insurance and coverage for the tenant’s personal property lost through events such as fire and theft. Just the other day, one of our residents praised how the insurance helped in her theft case. She described that her…

With the loosening of COVID restrictions nationwide, MHA is happy to announce that it is reopening the Spring Brook and Hillside Community Rooms for resident-sponsored eventsand gatherings. The community roomswill be available for rental starting May 1, 2022. Hours of use will be Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from…

As many of you know, MHA has a professional pest control technician who visits apartments on a regular schedule that is listed in your 2022 MHA Calendar. Some residents have complained that these visits often go beyond pest control, and include general housekeeping, maintenance review, and miscellaneous observations such as unregistered animals or open drugs.…

Summer is fast approaching and many residents will soon be seeking relief from the heat and humidity by installing air conditioners. The yearly utility charge for having an air conditioner is $120. The $120 charge is per air conditioner, regardless of when the air conditioner is installed. It includes both window and portable air conditioners.…

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) has been growing. Moline Housing Authority’s FSS Coordinator, Teresa Chapman, has been connecting with residents and Section 8 voucher holders to help them create plans to help them reach their goals. One of the best perks of the program is the savings account. There are several people with over $1000…

MHA would like to highlight Every Child, formerly known as the Child Abuse Council. Every child is a bi-state, regional nonprofit agency that provides child abuse prevention, education and treatment programs for children and families. Their top priority is giving every child the foundation for a safe, healthy childhood. What happens before kindergarten matters. Zero…

On January 9, 2022, at least 19 people were killed in a New York affordable housing building fire blamed on a malfunctioning space heater. It can easily happen here if we are not careful. As property owner and manager, MHA provides information, makes periodic inspections of units, and responds to work ordersto maximizeyour health and…

Tracy Bates joined the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program in August of 2020 because she needed to change her life and do something to help provide structure and support. “It’s like holding hands to help people on their way to prosperity.”Since becoming anFSS Participant, Ms Gates started her job at Christian Care where she helps find…

The Moline Housing Authority is here to house and assist families with their housing needs. However, there are a number of reasons families can lose their housing assistance. Here is a partial list of typical reasons that can cause a family’s Section 8 Assistance to be terminated. Vacating the unit without proper notice Allowing unauthorized…