College Scholarships Available!

Are you a graduating high school senior?
Are you interested in pursuing a college degree?
Are you a resident of public housing or Section 8?

THEN YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

PHADA Stephen J. Bollinger Scholarship

DEADLINE JANUARY 30, 2012
A $7,000 scholarship for high school seniors.

Texas NAHRO Scholarship

DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17TH
An annual scholarship for deserving students
residing in public housing or Section 8.

Southwest NAHRO Scholarship

DEADLINE MARCH 15TH
$4,000 scholarship for graduating seniors of residents,
and $750 scholarship for resident head of households.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BHA CENTRAL OFFICE, OR
ON THE WEB AT WWW.BMTHA.ORG. HURRY UP, DEADLINES ARE
QUICKLY APPROACHING!

Some applications require signatures from BHA. Please
contact Rosette Cole to arrange for your application to
be signed, at least 1 week prior to application deadline!!!
Contact Rosette at 951-7242 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The BHA Board of Commissioners and Staff would like to extend a very special thank you to all of the partners, clients, landlords and supporters who made 2011 a banner year!   Please visit http://www.bhaholidays.com for a special holiday message!

Section 8 Waiting List To Open Temporarily

Applications Limited to Veterans Only  

• Are you a veteran?    BHA defines “veteran” as a Head of Household that was honorably discharged or who is currently on active duty with the following branches of service:  Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and the National Guard (if deployed during war).  This definition also includes the spouse of a veteran who is currently on active duty, or the widow of a veteran who was killed in action.   

•  Are you looking for an Apartment or House with an affordable rent?

• Would you like to pay a rent that does not exceed 30% of your total family income?

If you answered yes to the above questions, the Beaumont Housing Authority may be able to help!

We will be temporarily opening our Section 8 Program waiting list for a period effective November 11, 2011 until November 30, 2011 to receive pre-applications from veterans who meet the definition above.  All interested parties must complete an online application at our website at www.bmtha.org.   Computers are available at your local public library, your local Workforce Center and at many local social service agencies. 

Income eligible families may also qualify for participation in the Section 8 Homeownership program if they are interested in purchasing their first home.

Don’t delay! Pre-applications will be accepted for a limited time!

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Beaumont  Housing Authority Receives National Excellence Award for Bound for Success College Preparedness Program

The Beaumont Housing Authority (BHA) has been chosen as a winner of the prestigious National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Awards of Excellence in Innovation in Resident/Client Services for its College Preparation Program targeting high school seniors living in low-income households served by BHA.

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2011 Amended PHA Plan

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT HEREBY ANNOUNCES 45-DAY
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR AMENDMENT TO 2011 FIVE YEAR AND ANNUAL PLAN

The Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont (BHA) has amended its Annual and 5-Year Plan to reflect its plans to demolish and rebuild the Concord Homes public housing development. The deadline for submittal of written comments is 4:00 p.m. CST on December 11, 2011.

The Plan documents will be available for inspection beginning October 27, 2011 at the BHA Central Office, located at 1890 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77701, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. To facilitate public access and review of the Plan, BHA has also made the revisions available via the Internet at the BHA web site at www.bmtha.org.

The public is invited to submit written comments. Written comments should be addressed to Mr. Robert L. Reyna, Executive Director, and must be received at BHA’s Central Office, 1890 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77701, no later than 4:00 p.m. CST on December 11, 2011. All written comments will be carefully reviewed and considered.

Beaumont Enterprise - Fall Begins: New Property Could Improve East Lucas

Demolition of Lucas Gardens Scheduled for Monday

Project Brings Dollars, Jobs to Beaumont Economy

BEAUMONT, TX – Bulldozers will be on the move on Monday, October 17^th, knocking down the Lucas Gardens public housing development located at 3795 Lucas in Beaumont.   This demolition will allow crews to begin the construction of The Crossing, a 150 unit mixed income high-rise for seniors aged 55 and older.

The Beaumont Housing Authority secured the nationally renowned developer Carleton Development to oversee this project, expected to cost approximately $13 million dollars. The demolition is expected to be completed by November. Construction of the facility will begin in January and the first units will be available for rent by April 2012.   The project is expected to reach full occupancy by December 2012. Acceptance of applications and pre-leasing will begin in January 2012.

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Beaumont Enterprise - Housing Authority Paints Properties