Welcome to Aurora Housing Authority, Aurora, Colorado
Since 1975, the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora, Colorado (AHA) has worked to provide affordable housing in the community. AHA owns and manages several housing programs to ensure residents of Aurora with low and moderate incomes have safe, decent, and affordable housing.
AHA also administers the Section 8 voucher program within the City of Aurora, CO.
AURORA HOUSING AUTHORITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES
We will be closed in recognition of:
President's Day, Monday, February 20th
Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th
AURORA HOUSING AUTHORITY WEATHER CLOSURES
All AHA offices are closed today, Friday, February 3, due to the winter snowstorm.
VISITOR PARKING DURING CONSTRUCTION
Update 1/26/2012 - The entrance to the main offfice on E Kentucky is closed. Please used the S. Ironton St. entrance.
During construction, please use the S. Ironton St. entrance, located north of E. Kentucky, and park in the North Lot. With safety being our number one concern, the North Lot has been specifically designated as the new Visitor Parking lot for the duration of construction. Access the map in its entirety here: AHA E Kentucky Office Parking Map
Construction progress snapshots can be viewed here: construction updates. We also post updates on our Facebook page, let us know what you think!
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING WAITING LIST INFORMATION
Fletcher Gardens is currently accepting applications for elderly households (aged 62 and over).
The waiting list for Buckingham Gardens and Village at Westerly Creek is currently closed.
AURORA HOUSING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FROM: AURORA HOUSING CORPORATION
CONTACT: Donna Baiocco 720-251-2071
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 9, 2012
AURORA HOUSING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Donna Baiocco has been named the new executive director of Aurora Housing Corporation effective January 3, 2012.
Baiocco has 20 years of experience in the affordable housing and working with the homeless community within the Denver Metro area. Her background includes founding a transitional housing program, serving as a regional director for resident services, and assisting with the design and development of supportive housing programs. She has been responsible for the management and daily operations of various housing programs as well as grant writing and general fundraising. She has also taught in the Masters of Not for Profit Management Program at Regis University for the past 9 years.
Baiocco earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education through the University of Missouri at St. Louis, a Masters of Arts degree at St. Bonaventure University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver. She currently holds a license in clinical social work. She has been an active reviewer and committee chair for the Administration for Children and Families Administration, Children’s Bureau in Washington DC for the past 5 years.
AHA ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF NEW ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
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click to enlarge: The current building and an architectural rendering of the new lobby entrance and façade
On Nov 9, 2011, Aurora Housing Authority purchased Country Club Park 2 at 2280 S. Xanadu Way, Aurora, Colorado. The new purchase will serve as the administrative office for AHA.
Demolition of the current administrative office located at 10745 E. Kentucky, Aurora, CO, is scheduled to commence summer of 2012, to make way for the new development currently under construction, Village at Westerly Creek.
AHA will complete the million-dollar renovation of the 40,067 square foot building summer 2012. The renovation will include the addition of a new elevator, lobby entrance, and restrooms. These additions will ensure that the new office space is accessible for those with physical disabilities. The property will be secured with a key-card access system, and there will be a separate entryway for staff only. A large community room, Board Room, Employee Break Room, as well as many smaller conference rooms are planned. There will be over 80 parking spaces, which includes designated handicap accessible parking spaces. The AHA Administrative Office is expected to be ready for move-in May 2012.
