Dothan Housing was officially chartered by the City of Dothan in 1942. Dothan Housing provides affordable housing opportunities for individuals, families, the elderly, veterans, people with disabilities, and others in the City of Dothan and surrounding counties in the Dothan Metro Area (DMA). Dothan Housing currently administers the following affordable housing programs: Public Housing, Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), and Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) formerly known as the "Section 8 program."
Dothan Housing offers a variety of resident engagement initiatives, events, and services, such as the ROSS, FSS, and the HCV Homeownership programs. Dothan Housing assists residents and participants in accomplishing their self-sufficiency goals including homeownership, living independently, and obtaining living-wage employment.
Dothan Housing is dedicated to being a housing authority of the future that lives up to its mission, vision, principles, and values. Dothan Housing is committed to providing quality affordable housing opportunities for our families by moving bricks and changing lives. Dothan Housing understands why we are here and want our families to know that "You Are Our Why!"
Mission Statement:The Dothan Housing is dedicated to developing and strengthening affordable housing opportunities that embrace "Best Practices" to assist families with taking their "First Steps" towards homeownership.
Value Statement:We believe that our families are our reason WHY, a house should be a home, and each family should be given the opportunity to become a homeowner.