Names are coming off the waiting list for Owner Rehabilitation, as families are contacted to have applications processed and work can begin on their homes.

The Housing Board met, held a public hearing, the regular meeting and approved a preference on the waiting list for elderly, disabled, and families working in the Housing Agency's jurisdiction. Letters went out to over 70 families on the waiting list informing them in detail the policy change.

A hearing was conducted for a former tenant who violated housing regulations. The hearing panel concurred with the decision of the Housing Director, and rental assistance has been terminated.

The Housing Director attended the National NAHRO Conference in Washington D.C. She has been working with Senator Johanns towards the Senator introducing a bill that would reduce administrative burdens on small housing agencies.

The Housing Director participated in a national NAHRO Legislative Network Committee conference call. Discussion surrounded the topic of reduced funding for housing payments and rental assistance. This is happening nation-wide, and impacting the number of families served as well as showing longer waiting lists across the Country.

The Housing Agency is currently soliciting bids for carpet and painting for the common areas of the Kensington. Interested parties have until May 7, 2012 to submit a bid.

Staff worked with NENEDD in preparation of a pre-application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for Rental Rehab funds for downtown housing above businesses.

Housing staff has been working with insurance adjusters to determine damages to the various properties owned or managed by the Housing Agency.

The Housing Director continues to meet with a committee to work with area judges towards a rental assistance program combined with mental health support for families that may lose their children to the foster care system due to drug and /or alcohol abuse.

Housing Staff are currently working with 2 general contractors building homes for low to moderate families through the Community Revitalization (CR) grant.

The Norfolk Housing Agency has been selected to host the 2014 Nebraska NAHRO Conference, which will be held at Divots.