Coronavirus Update

 

Posted: 1/11/2021

Effective 1/11/2020, the Augusta Housing Authority will move to complete urgent and emergency work orders only (see definitions below)
when it comes to terms of working inside an occupied unit. All work orders in exterior/grounds/common areas will continue as normal.


Emergency Work Orders:
An Emergency issue is one that, if not dealt with promptly, could cause injury, loss of life, threaten health, or cause serious property damage.
Examples of such issues are: Leaking or broken gas lines, fires, loss of all power, broken water lines, exposed electrical lines, loose ceilings, no heat
(when the outdoor temperature is below 40-degrees F), no air conditioning (in elderly housing when the outdoor temperature exceeds 80-degrees F),
elderly lockouts, broken exterior door locks, or other conditions that might cause harm to the resident or others or damage to property.
Emergency work will be abated immediately or, if that’s not possible, within 24-hours.

Urgent Work Orders:
An Urgent issue is one that would create a major inconvenience for residents, but which is not life-threatening and will not cause serious property damage.
Examples of such issues are: Sink or toilet stoppage, family lockouts, no hot water, or a refrigerator not cooling. Urgent work will be completed within 48-hours.

 

Posted: 3/31/2020

Effective 4/1/2020, the Augusta Housing Authority will move to complete urgent and emergency work orders only (see definitions below) when it comes to terms of working inside an occupied unit. All work orders in exterior/grounds/common areas will continue as normal.

Emergency Work Orders:
An Emergency issue is one that, if not dealt with promptly, could cause injury, loss of life, threaten health or cause serious property damage. Examples of such issues are: Leaking or broken gas lines, fires,
loss of all power, broken water lines, exposed electrical lines, loose ceilings, no heat (when the outdoor temperature is below 40-degrees F), no air conditioning (in elderly housing when the outdoor temperature exceeds 80-degrees F), elderly lockouts, broken exterior door locks or other conditions that might cause harm to the resident or others or damage to property. Emergency work will be abated immediately or, if that’s not possible, within 24-hours.

Urgent Work Orders:
An Urgent issue is one that would create a major inconvenience for residents, but which is not life-threatening and will not cause serious property damage. Examples of such issues are: Sink or toilet stoppage, family lockouts, no hot water or a refrigerator not cooling. Urgent work will be completed within 48-hours.

Posted: 3/23/2020

The health and well-being of residents, staff, and visitors is a top priority for the Augusta Housing Authority. Please refer to the information and resources below to maintain your health and the health of those around you.
In the interest of public health, the Augusta Housing Authority (AHA) is closing its lobbies to the public effective immediately and until further notice.
Only those with Scheduled appointments will be seen.
AHA is open for business via phone and email. Please contact your AHA point of contact for more information.
Please use the mail slots at the offices to drop off paperwork or documentation.
We will continue to adhere to our main goal of assisting low-income families through housing. In doing this, we will be mindful of the CDC guidance in social distancing as well.
Also, please see the attached document, which references how HUD and our community partners are taking a broad range of actions to help prevent evictions.

Posted 9/14/2021

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that invalidated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) eviction moratorium, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is using every tool at our disposal to help safeguard the millions of the nation’s individuals and families now in danger of losing their homes.
Our programs and resources protect HUD-assisted households from eviction and should be sought out by all Americans who are seeking assistance in avoiding eviction, relocating to new homes in the event an eviction moves forward, and fighting unfair evictions.

For more information about Rent Relief Resources, please visit https://www.hud.gov/rent_relief (https://www.hud.gov/rent_relief) .

HUD COVID-19 Resources and Fact Sheets (https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus)

Thank you,
Shea Johnson
Director, Georgia Operations
Office of Field Policy and Management
U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Region IV

 

AHA Contact Information

Reid Building Administrative Offices
706-724-5466 – phaaug@augustapha.org

Section 8 Department
706-724-5466 – phaadm@augustapha.org

Public Housing Department
706-724-5466 – phamgt@augustapha.org

Modernization and Development Department
706-724-5466 – phamod@augustapha.org

Human Resources
706-724-5466 – phahr@augustapha.org

Resident Services
706-724-5466 – phares@augustapha.org

Oak Pointe Office
706-722-0001

Allen Homes Office
706-724-9704

M.M. Scott Office
706-722-0657

Olmsted Homes Office
706-733-5958

Peabody Apartments Office
706-724-0399

Ervin Towers Office
706-724-8949

Hal Powell Apartments Office
706-736-4138

Dogwood Terrace Office
706-724-8074

Jennings Homes Office
706-733-2609

Barton Village Office
706-790-5908

Overlook Apartments Office
706-790-5908