About Us

Mission Statement

For over 60 years, the Housing Authority of the City of Leeds has been dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and safe housing, as well as economic opportunities, to low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Our ultimate goal is to create a safe and comfortable living environment that is accessible to all and free from discrimination. We strive to encourage self-sufficiency among our residents while maximizing opportunities to improve their economic and personal well-being.

Vision

Our vision is to increase the availability of affordable housing by maintaining, upgrading, and redeveloping our housing properties. We are dedicated to supporting resident's self-sufficiency and enhancing their quality of life. To achieve our goals, we will focus on five key areas: addressing affordable housing challenges, implementing strategies for resident self-sufficiency, adopting a community economic development approach, building strong partnerships with the community, and ensuring the financial viability of the Housing Authority.

Our History

October 18, 1943

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

2015

Board of Commissioners

Dennis Mitchell

Commissioner

Lana Cornelius

Commissioner

Joe White

Commissioner

Sabrina Rose

Commissioner

Greetings from the Executive Director!

Welcome to the official website of the Leeds Housing Authority (LHA)! We're thrilled to have you here and hope you find the website informative and helpful. As the Board of Commissioners and the LHA staff, we invite you to explore the website and take advantage of the vast information available. Our website is a valuable resource for affordable housing options and other programs that can assist you in achieving self-sufficiency. You'll find a wealth of information on our website, including housing program applications and other relevant documents.

At LHA, our mission is to provide safe, secure, and affordable housing too low to moderate-income individuals and families. We understand the importance of having a place to call home, a place to make memories with family and friends. We are committed to providing the support and resources necessary to help you achieve this goal. For over 70 years, we've been a dependable source of affordable housing, promoting self-sufficiency for families and individuals with low to moderate incomes in Leeds and its surrounding communities.

Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and we're always available to guide and support our residents, applicants, and the community. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our housing programs, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for choosing LHA as your housing partner.

Office Staff

Tammy Harvell

Executive Director

Tera Goolsby

RAD PBV Occupancy Specialist

Arcelia Davis

HCV Occupancy Specialist

Maintenance Staff

Butch Tice

Maintenance Supervisor

Matthew Yeager

Maintenance Mechanic

Past Directors

Edward Martin

Served from 1949 - 1953

A.B. Whisonant

Served from 1953 - 1954

Ernest Allman

Served from 1954 - 1972

Ed Langston

Served from 1972 - 1980

Robert Deshazo

Served from 1980 - 1992

Cheryl Early

Served from 2004 - 2004

Angela Miclette

Served from 2004 - 2024

Leeds Housing Authority

1630 Moores Street Leeds, AL 35094
Phone: 205-699-6223

We are an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. We provide housing without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, national origin, or other protected class. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410 or call Customer Service at (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TTY). HUD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Leeds Housing Authority is a Smoke Free Housing Property.

In accordance with federal law and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410, or call (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TDD).