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Preparing to submit the accreditation application Keene Housing’s Director of Administration, Amy Wright was totally organized and ready to submit the organization’s application for accreditation in late March. As they were preparing to finalize and hit “Submit” in the Affordable Housing Accreditation Board’s (AHAB) accreditation portal, states were starting to buckle down to “flatten the…

Affordable Housing Accreditation Board – Accreditation is an Effective Tool to Demonstrate Excellence  This interactive webinar, hosted by NAHRO will introduce participants to the industry adopted 8 management standards and discuss how AHAB accreditation can be utilized to enhance staff morale, public trust and reduce inefficiencies.  Hear from accredited organizations, Chester Housing Authority in Pennsylvania,…

Chester Housing Authority in southeast Pennsylvania Executive Director, Steve Fischer and his team are working to communicate about rent adjustments for residents facing job loss and income reduction.  CHA’s communication with their community and work with other stakeholders to address gaps in services provides a hopeful message in times of strife.  See their video here: …

The Board of Directors of the Affordable Housing Accreditation Board granted national accreditation to Keene Housing of New Hampshire at their board meeting held May 28, 2020.  AHAB was prepared to work remotely prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.  AHAB was able to quickly move to a virtual site visit format and conduct interviews of…

The Affordable Housing Accreditation Board adopted a virtual site visit policy to be in effect immediately until further notice.  Although it is applicable currently, due to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, it is a policy that will be utilized at any time during a state or national emergency or natural disaster.  This policy will impact…

Seattle Housing Authority is providing information to residents regarding the COVID-19 virus.  See Executive Director Andrew Lofton’s letter:  https://www.seattlehousing.org/current-tenants/sha-response-to-coronavirus/letter-to-sha-residents Providing information and resources if you are experiencing symptoms, information on SHA offices and staff availability, as well as planning and addressing the organization’s response prior to a potential or real emergency is a best practice. …

Watch our video about the Value of Accreditation featuring our board members and Chester Housing Authority.  https://youtu.be/3zK5r0qYoXs

In the December 2019 “Advocate”, PHADA President, John Hodge encourages housing authorities to explore accreditation as a methodology for “establishing standards of excellence, not just minimum requirements”.  John also weighs in on a few benefits of accreditation, in that, “…participation in the system also demonstrates a commitment to self-assessment, to improving quality, and to adopting…

The Affordable Housing Accreditation Board awarded accreditation to the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) in Washington state.  HASCO is the 5th organization to be awarded national accreditation in the United States.  This achievement demonstrates HASCO’s staff and board commitment and leadership in providing high quality affordable housing.  See the press release here.