How has Area Housing Authority changed since it started 20 years ago?
The Area Housing Authority has experienced tremendous growth in its 20 years of community service, From its inception in 1972, it has continued its mandate to provide decent, affordable shelter opportunities for low income persons. Initially the Area Housing Authority attended to 50 families under a lease program. Today the agency attends to more than 3117 families in our combined housing assistance programs, in both the public and private sector.