Purpose
Monroe Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners and Staff’s commitment to excellence has enabled us to be the recipient of HUD’s prestigious High Performer designation since origination of the award. We will continue with that same spirit of excellence as we prepare innovative approaches to the housing needs of the future. As Executive Director of the Monroe Housing Authority, I would like to personally invite you to see what Monroe Housing Authority has to offer as we implement HUD’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities that provide quality affordable homes for all.
— William V. Smart, Executive Director
HUD PHAS High Performer
A Commitment to Excellence
The Monroe Housing Authority is proud to be recognized as a HUD Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) High Performer, a distinction awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to public housing agencies that demonstrate outstanding performance in the management and operation of their public housing programs.
This designation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing safe, quality, and affordable housing while maintaining the highest standards of financial accountability, operational efficiency, and resident services.
What Does “High Performer” Mean?
The HUD Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) evaluates housing authorities in key areas of performance, including:
- Physical condition of housing communities
- Financial management and stability
- Management operations
- Capital Fund Program performance
Housing authorities that achieve the required performance standards are designated as High Performers, recognizing their dedication to excellence and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Our Commitment
At the Monroe Housing Authority, our mission extends beyond housing. We are committed to building strong communities, enhancing the quality of life for our residents, and continuously improving the services we provide.
Our High Performer designation reflects the hard work and dedication of our Board of Commissioners, leadership team, employees, and community partners who work together every day to serve the families and individuals who call Monroe Housing Authority home.
We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of service, integrity, transparency, and excellence as we continue to strengthen our communities—one home, one family at a time.
Our Mission
The Monroe Housing Authority is founded on the belief that decent, safe, and affordable housing are central to the physical and emotional health, the productivity, and the self-esteem of the people it serves. Recognizing its responsibility to maintain physical properties, while affording dignity and respect to every individual, the objective of the Monroe Housing Authority is to improve the quality of life through a community partnership which promotes decent and safe neighborhoods.
Our Portfolio
Choosing where to live is one of the most important decisions you can make. Monroe Housing Authority owns and manages a diverse portfolio of housing solutions including properties for families, persons with disabilities, and retirees. These 3,802 housing choices include: 1,562 Housing Choice Vouchers; 1,522 Public Housing residences; and 718 LIHTC, 202s, and other mixed finance residences.
