The public housing/RAD program provides affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income households in units owned and operated by the Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority.
The Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority owns and maintains over 1000 apartments within the cities of Hamilton and Middletown. These units range is size from efficiency to two bedrooms in our high rise communities and two to five bedrooms in our family communities. BMHA has handicapped accessible units in varying sizes available as well as single family homes scattered throughout both cities.
Rent is calculated based upon the income of the household and cannot exceed 30% of the adjusted gross income. Utilities are provided in some units and utility allowances are provided elsewhere. The communities all offer 24 hour maintenance service by our dedicated staff. BMHA receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to maintain and administer the Public Housing Program.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) allows public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners of HUD-assisted properties to convert units to project-based Section 8 programs, providing an opportunity to invest billions into properties at risk of being lost from the nation's affordable housing inventory. Additionally, it gives owners of three HUD "legacy" programs (Rent Supplement, Rental Assistance Payment, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation) the opportunity to enter into long-term contracts that facilitate the financing of improvements.
The 1.2 million units, in the Public Housing program, have a documented repair backlog of nearly $26 billion. As a result, the public housing inventory has been losing an average of 10,000 units annually through demolitions and dispositions. Meanwhile, the 38,000 units assisted under HUD's legacy programs are ineligible to renew their contracts on terms that favor modernization and long-term preservation. The current conditions of many of these properties prevent reinvestment and recapitalization efforts in the communities with the most need. By drawing on an established industry of lenders, owners, and stakeholders, RAD allows PHAs and owners of HUD-assisted housing to preserve and improve affordable housing units that could be subject to vouchers and demolition. RAD creates greater funding certainty while allowing increased operational flexibility to empower PHAs and owners to serve their communities.
Amy Rivera arivera@butlermetro.org 513-868-5274
Philip Henderson phenderson@butlermetro.org 513-868-5282
Yesenia Rodriguez - yrodriguez@butlermetro.org 513-868-5221
Jamie Jarrett - jjarrett@butlermetro.org 513-868-5241
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