All residents will have relocation assistance and mobility counseling to assist in the relocation. Some may have to move off-site temporarily, while others will move directly into newly constructed buildings.  

Yes, current residents who are in good standing with SHA have first opportunity to move into new buildings. There will be no loss in affordable housing units upon completion of this process. 

The new housing will not affect your rental rate. If your income changes, your rent will change, but the formula that currently determines your rent won’t change.  

For those who must move off-site, some may have the ability to transfer to another SHA property if they choose, or households will be offered a voucher. Relocation services will be available to help residents find an apartment.

You can move to any rental housing unit that is affordable, safe, and sanitary. According to fair housing laws, landlords cannot deny anyone housing because they’re using vouchers. 

This redevelopment effort will not impact your eligibility.  

Residents in good standing have no lease violations and are on time with their rent payments to SHA. Residents can contact SHA directly if they have any questions concerning their status. 

Your rent must be current or on a repayment plan to be eligible for relocation. Please see your manager. 

Yes.  The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program will be available for those residents who live in or relocate to either Low-Income Public Housing or the Housing Choice Voucher program. 

Redevelopment is the process of replacing existing public housing apartments and constructing additional affordable and market-rate housing units. The current public housing units will be rehabilitated or demolished and replaced with newly constructed units. The existing public housing units will be replaced one-for-one.   

Each phase may take anywhere from 18 to 24 months of construction. Before the building is completed, residents will be invited to tour the buildings and tell us whether they want to return.   

Construction could potentially start end of 2023. Construction will begin with Mckinney Manor and Pioneer Homes. It will be phased, block by block, staggering the start of each block by approximately 9-12 months. 

 Some buildings will have elevators, some will have stairs, and some will be townhomes. The tallest building will be four stories, the garden walk-up buildings will be three stories, and the townhomes will be two stories.  

 There will be outdoor playgrounds, community rooms with WIFI, fitness rooms. The overall development plan includes an early childhood center that would include a YMCA.  

 Relocation specialists will provide mobility counseling free to residents. Residents can choose to move themselves and receive payment directly to cover costs, or a moving company will be hired who will be paid directly.  

Professional moving companies will be paid directly, or residents can be paid directly if they move themselves. If a household is elderly or disabled, the moving company will help pack items.  

The relocation specialists will help the elderly and disabled and hire movers who will help pack their items.  

You will get the bedroom size you qualify for. If you have an extra bedroom as a reasonable accommodation you will retain that accommodation.  All families will be returned to the correct size for your household composition (including any reasonable accommodation).