DHA Receives Recognition From the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

DALLAS – August 8, 2022 – The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) recognized DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, with awards for 2020, 2021 and 2022. These awards recognize members of the housing and redevelopment industry who display excellence in supporting affordable housing and community development. 

The Texas Chapter of NAHRO announced award recipients for 2022 in addition to award recipients from 2021 and 2020, following a pause in meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

TX NAHRO recognized DHA for:

  • 2020 – Administrative Person of the Year, Ms. Delbra Henderson
  • 2020 – Management Person of the Year, Ms. Dorcas Barcenas
  • 2020 – Best Annual Report, Very Large Agency
  • 2021 – Best Newsletter and Other Agency Publications, Very Large Agency
  • 2022 – Best Annual Report, Very Large Agency

DHA was also recognized by the Southwest Regional Council of NAHRO for:

  • 2020 – Best Newsletter, Large Agency 
  • 2022 – Best Annual Report, Large Agency
  • 2022 – Special Achievement by a DHA Family Self-Sufficiency Program Graduate 

The DHA Family Self-Sufficiency program is a voluntary program designed to assist Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) families in becoming economically independent and self-sufficient within a five-year timeframe. The FSS program provides one-on-one support to help families achieve their goals and access resources including education, job training, credit repair, job search assistance, homeownership preparation and more.

DHA is the tenth largest public housing authority in the nation. The agency provides affordable housing opportunities for more than 55,700 people through public housing developments in Dallas and HCV programs across seven counties in North Texas including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant.

“DHA believes that transparency and clear communications are important to serving our community with excellence,” says DHA President and CEO Troy Broussard. “We are proud to receive these recognitions for our efforts as we continue to serve our families across North Texas and provide innovative, family-centered solutions with care.” 

View DHA’s annual report here.

About DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (formerly the Dallas Housing Authority)

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs. The agency aims to create opportunities for program participants to achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence. DHA provides housing opportunities to 55,700 people through public housing developments and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs. Our mission is to provide affordable quality housing and access to supportive resources across North Texas. DHA is governed by its Board of Commissioners and administers housing programs funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. DHA is an independent, local government entity that is separate from the Dallas City Housing/Community Services department, which is governed by the City of Dallas. For more information about DHA, please visit www.dhantx.com.

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