MHA Announcements | Little Rock, AR – Metropolitan Housing Alliance

Public Notice: Notice Of Availability And Public Comment Period

DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
METROPOLITAN HOUSING ALLIANCE (MHA)

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA), the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, announces the availability of its Draft Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 903.
The Draft Annual Plan outlines MHA’s mission, goals, and objectives for serving the housing needs of low-income families and presents operational and policy changes for the upcoming year.

Public Comment Period:
The Draft Annual Plan will be available for public review and comment for a period of 45 days, beginning August 4, 2025, and ending September 18, 2025.

Viewing Locations:
The Draft Annual Plan may be reviewed at the following locations during regular business hours:
MHA Central Office – 100 Bruce T. Moore (formerly S. Arch Street), Little Rock, AR 72201
MHA Website – https://lrhousing.org/agency-plans/

Public Hearing:
A Public Hearing will be held to receive comments on the Draft Annual Plan.

Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: MHA Central Office – 100 Bruce T. Moore (formerly S. Arch Street), Little Rock, AR 72201

All residents, stakeholders, and members of the public are encouraged to review the Plan and provide written or oral comments. Comments may be submitted in writing to:
Metropolitan Housing Alliance
Attn: Executive Office – Annual Plan Comments
100 Bruce T. Moore (formerly S. Arch Street), Little Rock, AR 72201
hr@mhapha.org
For additional information or assistance, including requests for accommodation, please contact MHA at (501) 340-4707

Annual Plan Meeting:

Date: September 23, 2025

Time: 12:00 Noon

Location: MHA Central Office – 100 Bruce T. Moore (formerly S. Arch Street), Little Rock, AR 72201

The Draft Annual Plan outlines MHA’s mission, goals, and objectives for serving the housing needs of low-income families and presents operational and policy changes for the upcoming year.

Now Accepting CAHC Board Member Applications-Deadline July 22, 2025

July 2,2025

The Central Arkansas Housing Corporation (CAHC), a nonprofit corporation serving the Little Rock Housing Authority in acquiring and developing affordable housing throughout Central Arkansas, is continuing its search for qualified applicants to join its governing board. ALL applicants are welcome.

One seat is held explicitly for a resident of a CAHC property. The CAHC desires applicants who are passionate about affordable housing and public service. Any relevant experience in the following fields/backgrounds is beneficial, but not necessary:

Service on Public Commissions/Civic Boards
Construction and/or Real Estate
Finance
Nonprofit Service.

Board members serve for a 3-year term with an option for renewal. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, resume/CV, and at least three references, directly to the current board members listed below. The deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Dr. Quinyatta Mumford (quinyatta@villagepublichealth.org) – CAHC President
Kenneth Langston (ken@paintmasters.org) – CAHC Treasurer
Christopher Bland (chrisbland501@gmail.com) – CAHC Secretary

Solicitation for Expanding the CAHC Board of Commissioners

February 2, 2025

The Central Arkansas Housing Corporation (CAHC), a nonprofit corporation serving the Little Rock Housing Authority in acquiring and developing affordable housing throughout Central Arkansas, seeks qualified applicants to join its governing board. ALL applicants are welcome. The CAHC desires applicants who are passionate about affordable housing and public service. Any relevant experience in the following fields/backgrounds is beneficial, but not necessary:

Service on Public Commissions/Civic Boards
Construction and/or Real Estate
Finance
Nonprofit Service

Board members serve a 3-year term with an option for renewal. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, resume/CV, and at least three references directly to the current board members listed below. The deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m., June 20, 2025.

Dr. Quinyatta Mumford (quinyatta@mumfordandassociates.com) – CAHC Treasurer
Kerry Wright (kw@gdsofusa.com) – LRHA Chairman
Karen Buchanan (kbuchanan2227@yahoo.com) – LRHA Vice Chairman
Monty Baugh (monty@montybaugh.com) – LRHA Commissioner
Bruce James (bjames@philander.edu) – LRHA Commissioner
Stacie Brown (staciebrown071@gmail.com) – LRHA Commissioner

October 8, 2025

Re: Little Rock Housing Authority Board Membership Opportunity

Dear Prospective Board Member,

The Little Rock Housing Authority (LRHA) is seeking to fill a position on its Board of Commissioners. The primary responsibilities of Board Members include:

Reviewing financial reports, Housing Choice Voucher operations, and asset management performance,
Approving agency policies and property management activities,
Reviewing and approving the Annual Plan submitted each October; and
Participating in officer elections and other governance activities.

Board meetings are held once per month (typically the 3^rd of 4^th Thursday), with reports and materials distributed one week in advance for review.

The agency is led by an experienced Executive Director who manages daily operations and ensures full compliance with HUD regulations and federal guidelines. The Board’s role is to provide policy-level oversight and guidance, not day-to-day management, thereby ensuring a balanced and efficient governance structure.

To maximize your contribution and understanding of board responsibilities, LRHA strongly recommends that members pursue the Commissioners Certification offered by industry-recognized organizations such as the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) or the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA).

The Little Rock Housing Authority (LRHA) is seeking Letters of Interest from qualified applicants to serve on its governing Board of Commissioners. All applicants are welcome.

MHA desires board members who are passionate about affordable housing and public service. Experience in any of the following areas is especially beneficial:

Entrepreneur (business experience)
Finance (ability to review Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Bank Statements, etc.)
Real Estate and Housing Development experience, particularly HUD programs or local affordable housing efforts
Nonprofit Service.

Term: 5-year term with an option for renewal.

How to Apply:

Interested parties should submit the following by email:

A 1 page Letter of Interest
A current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
At least three (3) professional references (name, title, relationship, phone number, and email address)

Email Submission:

Send all materials to the current MHA Board Chairperson and Executive Director at:

Kerry Wright (kw@gdsofusa.com) – MHA Chairperson
Nadine Jarmon (njarmon@mhapha.org) – MHA Executive Director

Deadline:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CST

Selection Process:

Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in an interview with current board members.. Final appointments will be made in accordance with applicable local procedures and governing policies including approval from the City of Little Rock’s Board of Directors.

MHA is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency and Employer. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve. Should you wish to gain additional information, please feel free to contact Chairman Kerry Wright 281-932-0828 or Dr. Jarmon at 501-340-4843.