About AHA
The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) was established by action of the Aurora City Council in February of 1975. Ordinance 75-34 was passed on February 24, 1974 and amended by Ordinance 75-69 dated June 9, 1975. The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides 70% of AHA's funding, with the remainder provided by local and state grants, commercial financing, and rental income.
The Housing Authority Team led by Executive Director Craig Maraschky includes property managers, maintenance technicians, and administrative staff.
AHA is committed to providing safe, decent, affordable housing to our community and proudly serves many different groups including:
- working families
- single parents
- disabled residents
- seniors
- homeless
MISSION STATEMENT
To develop and promote quality housing while supporting and encouraging economic opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and independence.
VISION STATEMENT
To be the acknowledged leader in developing quality affordable housing in our community.
Adopted by the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora, CO December 1998
The Aurora Housing Authority is committed to providing high quality, transparent services to the community. We are committed to promoting integrity, effectiveness, fairness, and impartiality in our daily interactions with residents, landlords, developers, vendors, and the general public. To that end, the AHA adheres to the NAHRO Code of Professional Conduct.
Rental Units
The AHA owns and manages more than 900 units of rental housing, and manages an additional 75 units of rental housing owned by its non-profit affiliate, the Aurora Housing Corporation. Our rental housing portfolio consists of the following units:
- 132 units of Public Housing
- 317 units of Tax Credits/Income Restricted units
- 271 units of Project based Section 8 units
- 53 Conventional Rental Units
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Currently the AHA administers 1,090 HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and an average of 357 portable vouchers with an annual value to the community of over $15.2 million. This program allows renters to bridge the gap between normal rent and their ability to pay.
Development Bonds
The AHA issues "Essential Function" Housing Bonds on behalf of itself, non-profit, and for-profit housing developers.
Home Ownership
In 1992 the AHA (in partnership with the Aurora Housing Corporation and the City of Aurora) received $550,000 in HUD funding to acquire and rehabilitate 12 properties in the City of Aurora. After renovation, the properties were sold to qualified, first-time homebuyers.
All AHA mortgage debts are secured by AHA-owned real estate and are not obligations of the city or state.
Celebration of Success
Each year the AHA, in conjunction with the Aurora Housing Corporation, sponsors a Celebration of Success event to honor residents who have taken steps toward self-sufficiency and freedom from assistance. Honorees are recognized who have graduated from assisted housing programs into financial independence, as well as those who have achieved significant goals on their path to success, such as completing job training, or obtaining educational or occupation-related certificates.
2005 Recipient: Press Release (121KB)