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PUBLIC NOTICE

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Anderson Housing Authority (AHA) will implement its Emergency Preparedness Plan, effective March 18, 2020. Public access to the AHA office is closed until further notice. Please feel free to call us at 864-260-5120 or use our drop box for any communication.

AHA employees will continue to operate during regular business hours. You will be contacted by phone or mail for any re-certifications or necessary communication about your renewals. Key staff members' email addresses are listed with a link on the About Us page if you need to contact via email. Please note that RENT must still be paid on time in accordance with your lease agreement.

Thank you for understanding. For more information about ways you can help fight against the spread of COVID-19, visit http://www.cdc.gov. 

 

Section 8 Vouchers – City of Anderson Only

Call-In

 

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 

Phone calls will be taken for an appointment to apply for Section 8 Housing Assistance in the City of Anderson. No walk-ins, voice mails, or transfer of calls will be accepted.

 

You must be 18 years of age or older to apply and only one application will be taken for each phone call.

Reasonable Accommodation – You may designate for someone else to make the phone call for you, but they must provide the required information.

 

You must call the following numbers during the call-in:

 

864-332-5345

864-260-4733

864-260-5132

 

Information needed
  1. Name
  2. Address
  3. Phone Number
  4. Age of Head of Household
  5. Last four digits of Social Security number
  6. Monthly Income
 
If you have additional questions or would like to be a property owner on our program, please contact Jeff Trahan at jefft@andersonha.org or 864-716-3868.

JOB VACANCY

 

Housing Choice Voucher Specialist

Section 8 Program

 

Nature of work includes technical and administrative work assisting with the coordination of the Housing Choice Voucher program in accordance with existing HUD regulations and guidelines for the Housing Authority of Anderson. Activities associated with the job include assisting with executing and maintaining leases between property owners and residents, calculating rents, maintaining data to support established utility allowances, conducting annual interviews with residents and assisting with the coordination of monthly payments to property owners.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with the electronic transmission of various HUD required reports and data. Job responsibilities require good organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills, knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher program rules and regulations, good mathematical skills and dedicated attention to detail.

The Anderson Housing Authority has an excellent compensation package (depending on experience) including a matching 401K Plan and 100% paid BCBS Health Insurance.

For a more detailed job description or to submit a resume, please email jefft@andersonha.org. Interested applicants may also mail a resume to: Anderson Housing Authority, Attn: Jeff Trahan, 1335 East River St, Anderson, SC 29624.

Salary is based on experience.

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