The Housing Authorities of Guin, Hackleburg, Bear Creek, and Winfield, Alabama, were established as non-profit corporations in the late 1940s and early 1950s to provide affordable and safe housing for low-income residents of Marion County. With a total of 416 public housing units, these agencies assist approximately 550 individuals, making up about 2% of the local population.
Operating under the guidance of a local 5-member Board of Commissioners, appointed by the mayors of each municipality, these housing authorities are recognized as High Performers by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Their mission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a discrimination-free living environment, while also fostering economic independence for all residents.
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