WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE SANDWICH HOUSING AUTHORITY?
The Sandwich Housing Authority is responsible for the management and operation of its local public housing programs and various voucher programs. Ongoing functions include: (a) in Public Housing Programs, assure compliance with leases; in the Voucher Programs, assure compliance with the voucher contract; (b) set other charges (e.g., security deposit, excess utility consumption, and damages to unit); (c) perform periodic reexaminations of the family’s income at least once every 12 months; (d) transfer families from one unit to another as available units permit in order to correct over/under crowding, make necessary repairs, or because of a resident’s request to be transferred; (e) terminate leases (or voucher contracts) when necessary; and (f) for Public Housing Programs, repair or renovate a dwelling, maintain the developments in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition. In the Voucher Programs, inspect leased units for compliance with safe and sanitary state and federal requirements as
