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Administrative Staff

Chief Executive Officer
Shirley Hensley

Deputy Chief Executive Office
Sherri McDade

Accounting Manager
Maria “Gina” Ortiz

Administrative Assistant
Nicole Simmons

Receptionist
Carlos Silva

Building Technician
Wendell Woods

Social Service Coordinator
Kristin English

 

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 pm
CLOSED 12-1:00 pm for lunch

 

The Denton Housing Authority was formed in 1970 to address the housing needs of low-income families in the city of Denton.  The mayor of the city of Denton appoints a five-member Board of Commissioners who oversees the Authority and the Board hires the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for the daily operations of the agency.

DHA currently administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and the Disaster Voucher Program and operates and manages Heritage Oaks Apartments and Pecan Place Apartments.  DHA recently completed development and construction of Renaissance Courts Townhomes.  

Our mission is to promote and create suitable and affordable housing for our clients to enhance their quality of life and develop innovative programs that will encourage economic independence.
DHA has continued to provide housing and assistance for housing to the Denton community for over 30 years.

Board of Commissioners:

Calvin Evans – Chair
Bill Giese
Teresa Mercado
Dr. Catherine Strange

The Board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month!

Landlord Login

 

Denton Housing Authority-Administration Office Building
1225 Wilson Street Denton, Texas 76205
Phone:  940-383-3039

 

Denton Housing Authority Fall 2009 Newsletter

The Housing Authority has over 400 landlords to help serve our clients.  Landlords provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for the DHA clients.  In order for the client to live in the unit it must pass an inspection and all functions of the house must be working properly.  Do you know how much time, work and money is put into each apartment or house to make it a nice comfortable place.  Please take care of this home.  The time you are there it is necessary for you to do upkeep.  It is very disturbing to the housing authority when we hear our clients are abusing someone else’s property.  It can also be cause for lease violation that may result in a termination. Show the landlord how appreciative you are by taking good care of his place.

 The housing authority welcomes having new landlords; if you are interested in placing your property on the list you should call the housing authority with your information.  The landlord handbook is on the Section 8 page and gives the future property owner information as to what the housing authority requires to rent to a tenant. If you want to be removed from the list please contact our office.  Our number is 940-383-1504 and speak to Maria Palos. 

DHAP

The DHAP Program is scheduled to end at the end of October.  These clients have been on the program for two years. We wish them success in the future.

Homeownership Program

Homeownership Program has had three clients to complete the education classes, qualify for a home, and close on a home for their family.  We congratulate them for working hard to achieve their goal.  We look forward to many other participants success soon.  If you are on Section 8 and interested in the program please contact Kristin English at 940-383-1504.

Recognition

I would like to congratulate Sherri McDade, Deputy CEO, for 20 years of achievements and service to the Denton Housing Authority. Autura Isabell, Director of  Section 8 will be recognized for 15 years of service.  Katina Housing, Case specialist, will also be recognized for 10 years of service.  Recognition of employee’s tenure will be October 14, 2009 at the quarterly staff meeting.

Customer Service

The office has returned to the customer service cards to  know your experience when you visit the office.  There is a card at the front desk with a rating scale of one to five, ranging from poor to excellent.  The employees with high ratings have an opportunity to be recognized and rewarded. The feedback will guide improvement efforts.  We appreciate you turning in a card before you leave the office.

 

 
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