Acronyms
Refers to a federal agency providing housing and community development aid.
HUD- Housing and Urban Development.
We go here for "All" things HR.
Admin
Contract between Landlord and Tenant.
Lease
Spending limit requiring Director approval when exceeding this amount.
$2000.00
Affordable rental housing developed through LIHTC programs.
Tax Credit
HUD Model prioritizing heath, safety and functional defects over appearance in HUD assisted housing.
NSPIRE- The National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate.
At this non-Resident building, RPA payments can be made in person.
HSO or Norm Dicks Government Building.
Contract between a PHA and a Landlord
HAP- Housing Assistance Payment.
At this hour mark, one is required to take a 30 minute lunch.
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The acronym ACOP
Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy
Federal law aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
VAWA-Violence Against Women Act
Formerly a group of homes, developed into what is now referred to as the Bay Vista's.
West Park
Form required when requesting maintenance on a unit.
Work Order
Non BHA Employees- Group appointed by the Board to review the admin plan and other issues including safety and project proposals.
RAB- Resident Advisory Board
This location is home to all client files, archived but still valiable.
Iron Mountain Storage
This is also known as the Public Housing Reform Act
QHWRA- Quality Housing and Work Responsibility
In these two places, one would find housing for seniors only.
Tamarack and Firs
To perform maintenance on emergent issues after hours.
On Call
At some point, when an inspection cannot be performed in person. This process is employed.
RVI- Remote Video Inspection
Tax credit units are rent restricted and intended for households earning this AMI
30-60 percent
Agreement between the real estate industry and HUD to promote equal housing opportunities.
VAMA- Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement.
In this BHA place, one would find a harvest as well as a laundry facility.
The Summit
This emergency Maintenance phone number can only be used after hours.
(360) 261-6448
On this day, emerged what we know as the Bremerton Housing Authority.
July 17, 1940
Major legislation enforces key federal acts expanding and ensuring affordable housing access- comprised of three Acts, one of which, developed in 1965.
The Fair Housing Act