Who We Are

Chatham County Housing Authority (CCHA) was established in 1970 and is governed by 5 Board of Commissioners. Chatham County Housing Authority is not a federal department or agency. We are a governmental or public body, created and authorized by state law to administer the housing programs for low-income families on behalf of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Chatham County Housing Authority manages 506 Section 8 Vouchers for area Landlords.

What Services We Offer

• Administer applicable federal and state laws and regulations to ensure fair and consistent treatment of clients served.
• Assure decent, safe, and sanitary housing ‐ in compliance with program housing quality standards ‐ for low-income families while ensuring that family rents are fair, reasonable, and affordable.
• Encourage self-sufficiency of participant families and assist in the expansion of family opportunities which address educational, socio-economic, recreational and other human services needs.
• Promote fair housing and the equal opportunity for very low-income families of all ethnic backgrounds to experience freedom of housing choice.
• Promote a housing program which maintains quality service and integrity while providing an incentive to private property owners to rent to very low-income families.
• Promote a market-driven housing program that will help qualified low-income families be successful in obtaining affordable housing and increase the supply of housing choices for such families.
• Create positive public awareness and expand the level of family, owner, and community support in accomplishing the PHA's mission.
• Attain and maintain a high level of standards and professionalism in day-to-day management of all program components.

Housing Programs

CCHA does not own or manage any Public Housing units. Currently, CCHA is authorized to manage over 500 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in this county. Our voucher programs includes the following special vouchers:

• Mainstream
• Non-elderly Disabled
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)

Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program helps Section 8 Program participants achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency through training and employment. For more information about the FSS program contact us.

Landlords

New landlords are always welcome. As a Landlord, you can help provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to CCHA families. If you are a landlord and would like more information about partnering with CCHA, please contact us.

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Landlord Responsibilities

• Maintain your property in good condition.
• Complete repairs within a reasonable amount of time upon request by the housing authority or tenant, 24 hours for emergencies. The amount of time that is considered reasonable depends on the nature of the problem.
• Set reasonable rules about use of unit and common areas.
• Do not enter a unit without tenant's permission and proper notice except for emergencies or tenant requested repairs.
• Collect appropriate security deposit as directed under the program and use it only as directed by state law.
• Enforce tenant obligations under the lease
• Expect your tenant to:
  • Pay rent on time
  • Keep unit clean
  • Avoid illegal activity
  • Permit access for repairs
  • Avoid damage to property
  • Refrain from disturbing others
  • Only allow those occupants on the lease to reside in the unit
• Comply with terms and conditions of lease and HAP contract.
• Take action through Magistrate's Court to evict when tenant violates the lease.

Tenant Responsibilities

By signing your lease, you, the owner, and/or the management company have entered into a legal, enforceable contract. You are responsible for complying with your lease, house rules, and local laws governing your property. If you have any questions about your lease or do not have a copy of it, contact your property management company or housing authority office. You should be aware of the following responsibilities:

• Comply with the rules and guidelines that govern your lease.
• Pay the correct amount of rent on time each month.
• Provide accurate information to the owner/management agent's company at the certification or recertification interview to determine your total tenant payment, and consenting to the release of information by a third party to allow for verification.
• Report changes in the family's income or composition to the owner/management company in a timely manner.
• Comply with rules and guidelines that govern your lease.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that will not disturb your neighbors.
• Do not engage in criminal activity in your apartment, common areas or grounds.
• Keep your apartment reasonably clean, with exits and entrances free of debris, clutter or fire hazards and not littering the grounds or common areas.
• Dispose of garbage and waste in the proper manner.
• Maintain your apartment and common areas in the same general physical condition as when you moved in.
• Report any apparent environmental hazards to the management company (such as peeling paint, which is a hazard if it is a lead-based paint) and any defects in building systems, fixtures, appliances, or other parts of the apartment, the grounds, or related facilities.