MANSFIELD — Even affordable housing is getting more expensive. Turtle Creek, a senior apartment complex managed by the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority, is raising its rents by $150 a month later this year. Steve Andrews, executive director of the MMHA, said the last time rents went up was January 2023. “We’ve been well behind the curve,” […]
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MMHA may start pulling from its Section 8 next month
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority could begin pulling names from its Section 8 voucher waiting list within the next few weeks, executive director Steve Andrews said Tuesday. The move comes six months after the agency had to freeze its program in order to apply for shortfall funding from the federal government. While administered locally, […]
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Milliron Foundation, metro housing to distribute Aldi gift cards Wednesday
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority will distribute a limited number of grocery gift cards on Wednesday in an effort to help families in need ahead of the holiday season. The MMHA recently purchased 250 gift cards to Aldi, each worth $40, using funds donated by the Milliron Foundation. “With SNAP benefits coming in late […]
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MMHA Board welcomes new member Louis Blevins
MANSFIELD — Louis Blevins has dedicated his life to serving others as a pastor. He’s hoping to do the same as a board member for the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority. Blevins, 73, is the newest appointee to the public housing authority’s board. His five-year term officially began May 1. “I’ve been active in the community […]