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The Rockport Housing Authority goal is to provide safe, decent and affordable public housing to persons and families with limited financial resources and to provide residents with access to programs and resources within the community.
The Rockport Housing Authority was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and people with disabilities. Public Housing comes in all sizes and types, from 1-4 bedroom family units to apartments for the elderly and those with disabilities. The Rockport Housing Authority oversees 141 dwelling units in Rockport with the rent in these units is set for each family based on their anticipated annual adjusted income.
The Housing Authority prides itself on the quality housing and the dedicated staff that is provided to the individuals we serve.
Core Values
- Accountability: Take pride and responsibility
- Learning: Listening, sharing, and advancing
- Honesty: Communicate with FULL transparency
- Inclusion: Foster racially and economically diverse communities
- Motivation: Work hard to drive change
- Relationships: Value and care for others
- Respect: Serve others with honor and respect
Vision
- The city of Rockport Housing Authority believes… Everyone deserves a place to call home. Communities are stronger when everyone has a chance to thrive. Affordable housing is an important part of the solution to reduce poverty.
- The city of Rockport Housing Authority’s vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, creating a brighter future by: Providing access to supportive resources in Rockport, Indiana, providing a pathway for people to enhance their quality of life, and by developing more inclusive and sustainable housing solutions.
Message from the Executive Director – Bethany Valentine
The Rockport Housing Authority (RHA) provides safe, decent, and sanitary housing for the most vulnerable members of our community. RHA also provides so much more than housing. We offer individuals, families, and senior citizens a foundation from which to build successful lives and inspire investment in self and community through our housing opportunities and programs. We are there for those who need support, and for those who wish to transform their future.
Our team consists of dedicated management and housing professionals. With the continued leadership and assistance of our Board of Commissioners, we remain confident and excited about the opportunities we are and will be able to offer to the community. The RHA will play a vital role in maintaining the health of our community by building strong public and private partnerships, maintaining a high standard of property maintenance, and helping low-income families move toward economic self-sufficiency.
I believe our future success depends on our willingness to offer our very best to the public as professionals who can demonstrate that they care about people and the community in which they live, work, and play! Investing in our properties not only benefits the community but also our residents. We look forward to continuing to serve and deliver quality housing and services to our residents and participants and helping them thrive in Rockport, Indiana.
At RHA we are committed to “Our Residents”, and we believe it shows in everything we do. We look forward to continuing to serve the community and help each resident thrive.
If you need to submit paperwork to the office, a secure drop box is located at the entrance of the RHA Office located at 601 Washington St, Rockport Indiana 47635.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus
- Spencer County Health Department (SCHD): https://spencercounty.in.gov/203/Health-Department
EHA encourages community members to stay informed on current issues and business actions pertaining to its housing programs and policies.
The current Board of Commissioners consist of:
- Joseph Green
- Jessica Obermeier
- Gladys Calhoun
- Sandra Wilkinson
- John Rudisill
- Phillip Forche
- Larry Shourds
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm closed for lunch 12-1.
Closed all government holidays.
Meet the Staff
Bethany Valentine
Executive Director
Angela Norris
Billing Clerk
Sara Ketchum
Front Desk Receptionist
Need Help Getting Back on Your Feet?
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