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Topeka Housing Authority reports occupancy growth, new projects and supportive services
Summary
Trey George, CEO of the Topeka Housing Authority, told the governing body the authority improved public-housing occupancy during 2024, moved families through Section 8 and VASH programs, is issuing tenant-protection vouchers for Timberly, and has tax-credit applications pending for Van Buren and Fremont Hill sites.
Trey George, president and CEO of the Topeka Housing Authority, updated the governing body on the agency’s 2024 performance and ongoing projects, saying occupancy rose and new developments are under application.
George reported public-housing occupancy climbed from just over 90% at the start of 2024 to just under 96% at year-end, leaving about 33 vacant apartments. He said the housing authority’s internal target is 98% occupancy to maximize public-housing funding and that maintenance teams prepared 47 homes for occupation during the year. Section 8 activity included about 70 move-ins and nearly 400 total…
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