MHA Mission Statement
To provide decent, safe, and stable housing to help communities thrive and assist low-income families increase their potential for long-term economic success and a sustained high quality of life.
The McAlester Housing Authority (MHA) operates as a local government entity, adhering to the policies set by the Board of Commissioners and the regulations established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Founded in 1969, MHA offers affordable housing and assistance programs for low-income families residing within McAlester city limits.
The MHA administers two (2) Low-income Housing Programs,
Public Housing & Section 8
to assist families in need.
MHA owns and manages 274 low-income Public Housing units. Eligible applicants can rent these units, with rent calculated at 30% their income, taking into account any deductions. Available unit sizes include studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, and 5-bedroom units, all of which have waiting lists.
The MHA administers 77 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Eligible applicants are offered a voucher and are allowed to go find a private landlord within city limits. If the landlord agrees to the rent limitations & the unit passes inspection, the MHA then enters into a contract to pay a portion of the tenant's rent while the tenant pays a portion based upon a percentage of their income. The MHA only receives a fixed amount of money per month for vouchers.
There is a waiting list for a Section 8 Voucher.