Bessemer Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Bessemer is the public agency responsible for administering federally-funded housing policy in the city of Bessemer, including public housing projects as well as Section 8 vouchers for low-income renters in the city. As of 2024 the authority serves about 3,000 residents.

The authority's headquarters office is located at 1515 Fairfax Avenue adjacent to the Thompson Manor public housing community. Its executive director is Cortney Coleman.

In 2024 the authority announced plans to construct a 3-story, 13,500 square-foot "Dream Center" next to its offices, which would provide space for recreation and athletic competitions, as well as meetings, performances, workshops and events.

Board of Commissioners

• Terry Dawson, chair
• Sadie Harris, vice chair
• Donna Fuller, commissioner

Communities

• Jess Lanier Manor Apartments
• Thompson Manor
• Davis Heights & Asbury Howard Apartments
• J. I. Cobb & Hillside Homes Apartments

References

• Bryant, Joseph D. (March 7, 2024) "$5.7 million ‘Dream Center’ planned to support youth in Alabama city: ‘We want to fill that gap’." AL.com

External link

• Bessemer Housing Authority website