Housing Authority inches toward capacity

Housing Authority inches toward capacity

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The Excelsior Springs Housing Authority discussed capacity limits for their properties and the amount of Section 8 vouchers they are utilizing during a recent board meeting. Housing Authority Executive Director Carrie Hiltner informed the board that the current occupancy capacities for housing authority apartment buildings is as follows: • Housing Authority main apartment complex — 96% occupancy • Philly apartment complex —91% occupancy • Saratoga apartment complex — 88% occupancy. Hiltner noted the housing authority is also tracking those that have been on a waiting list for housing, including 48 individuals for a one-bedroom apartment, 28 individuals for a two-bedroom apartment and 15 individuals for a three-bedroom apartment. With the apartments being at nearly full capacity and considering those on the waiting list, the authority is still distributing housing vouchers. “We have 144 current vouchers ...

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