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Address: 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: 815-489-8500
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A quality home is the foundation of society & community
RHA owns and manages over 1,900 public housing units, of which more than 75% were built before 1970. By 2012, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding could not cover the aging housing stock’s rising maintenance costs and RHA became a last resort housing option for many tenants. However, by implementing a successful energy performance contract (EPC), RHA regained its reputation for providing quality affordable housing that positively influences Rockford’s economy, social fabric and livability.
Rockford Housing Authority along with their Energy Performance Contractor, Johnson Controls, completed a $7.2 million energy upgrade project in December of 2015. This project included measurable upgrades to 9 of the housing authority’s 11 developments. Because the EPC project remained on schedule and under budget RHA was able to leverage excess funds into an Illinois Clean Energy Foundation.
As part of RHA’s energy conservation commitment RHA pledged to reducing energy consumption by 15% with the Better Building Council. Better Buildings is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation.
Through Better Buildings, DOE partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation’s homes, commercial buildings and industrial plants more energy efficient by accelerating investment and sharing of successful best practices.
By utilizing an EPC, Rockford Housing Authority was able to implement an energy and water use reduction program that met its Board’s goals. The efficiency upgrades fit into RHA’s goal of transforming its housing stock from housing of last choice into desirable communities. By improving tenants’ quality of life and providing stable housing, RHA’s investments had a beneficial impact on the surrounding neighborhood. RHA increased the long-term financial sustainability of its housing portfolio by increasing efficiency and reducing utility costs.
From 2014 to 2015, installed energy efficiency measures produced cost savings of over $100,000, which will be used to pay back the debt service incurred on the project. Future savings will be used to supplement operations and programming budgets at each site. With installations of energy control measures complete, RHA is implementing its Energy Literacy and conservation platforms for residents and area students.
To continue to create strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, design a diverse housing portfolio, leverage social service programming to unite and ensure residents are provided with safe and nurturing environments that lead to self-sufficiency, responsibility, and individual empowerment.
Important Information Regarding RHA Current LIPH Family Waiting List:
Effective Monday, April 22, 2024, the current RHA LIPH Family Waiting List will open until further notice.
For more information please visit: https://tinyurl.com/mrh2wsbc
#RHA #MovingForwardTogether #WaitList
Fair Housing Month is a call to action to fight discrimination and promote equal access to housing for all individuals. Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a place they can call home without fear of prejudice or bias. #EndDiscrimination #FairHousingMonth
Diversity Month is more than just a passing trend; it's a fundamental aspect of our lives. During April, let's reflect on the fact that our unique qualities are what make us strong. Let's continue to participate in advocating for equality, respect, and inclusivity for everyone.
Within 5 years the RHA will re-establish itself as high performing agency that is a leader in housing and sustainable communities by developing additional, non-HUD revenue streams, increasing our asset base and offering state of the art resident initiatives.
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