About Us
Elizabethton Housing & Development Agency
The Elizabethton Housing and Development Agency, Inc., (EHDA) was
established in 1969 to provide safe, sanitary and decent housing to low and
moderate income families. The original name was the Elizabethton Housing
Authority. The EHDA is a federal government subsidized, non-profit corporation
governed by Federal and State law under the directions of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A cooperation
Agreement with the City of Elizabethton establishes a governing body existing of
five Commissioners appointed by the Mayor to serve a five year term. Six (6)
Executive Directors have served the EHDA through the years.
The EHDA provides structurally sound, safe housing to low and moderate
income families through the Public Housing, Section Eight Voucher and Section
Eight Moderate Rehab programs.
The EHDA staff consists of eighteen hard working, dedicated employees; sixteen
full time and two part time. Along with three seasonal grounds maintenance
laborers.
Chairman; Mr. Stan Bailey Vice-Chairman; Mr. Bobby Lyons Resident Commissioner; Ms. Bertha Davis Commissioner; Mr. Larry Gobble Commissioner; Mr. Dale Shook Attorney; Mr. Tom Banks
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The Board of Commissioners is composed of five citizens appointed by the Mayor
to serve five year terms. The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
The Annual Meeting is held in December and included the election of officers for
the coming year.
The EHDA Commissioners develop policy to monitor and establish controls by
approving Agency bylaws, resolutions, policies and procedures. The
commissioners are responsible for selecting a qualified Executive Director.
The EHDA is also represented by Mr. Tom Banks as the agency's Attorney.