Greenwood Housing Authority

The Greenwood Housing Authority’s (GHA) mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. GHA is working to meet the need for quality affordable rental homes, utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life, and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.

The Greenwood Housing Authority (GHA) is located in the City of Greenwood, Mississippi. GHA is a political subdivision of the State of Mississippi and was activated by the City Council of the City of Greenwood in 1973. The Authority is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the mayor. The primary mission of the GHA is to own and operate public housing for low-income families. GHA is funded by federal sources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and currently has an operating budget of over $2,700,000, a capital fund budget of over $1,200,000, and manages the only Energy Performance Contract (EPC) in the State of Mississippi. GHA owns 408 public housing units and administrates approximately 260 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. GHA currently has 14 full-time employees, 3 part-time employees, and aspires to grow.