On Monday, April 3, the members of SGR heard from Mike Barben, a friend to several Rotarians and Executive Director of the St. George Housing Authority since 2012. The small housing authority assists low-income families with safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities to help them in their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency. The organization manages 256 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. In this program, income-qualified/ income verified applicants who can successfully pass a criminal background check and have favorable references from prior landlords, pay approximately 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent and utilities and the SGHA pays the balance of monthly rent requirements.
SGHA oversees the 30-unit Dixie Sun Manor complex. SGHA also assists qualified renters who have been injured and are unable to work for several weeks of recovery.
All programs have a "long, long waiting list" due to the dire need for affordable housing in the St. George area. SGHA partners with Switchpoint in this “uphill battle” to help the elderly, veterans and young families find housing which fits their needs and their income.
For more information, contact Mike at 628-3648.
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