About Us

The Municipal Housing Agency (MHA) was created in 1968 to serve as the public housing authority within the city limits of Council Bluffs. MHA currently assists families and individuals who are disabled, near-elderly, elderly or low-income. Regal Towers and Dudley Court provide 295 units of public housing and our Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides 687 vouchers.

Board of Commissioners

The Municipal Housing Agency Board of Commissioners is appointed by the Council Bluffs Mayor, Tom Hanafan. The board is comprised of five board members who serve staggered two-year terms. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at Regal Towers.

Municipal Housing Agency Board of Commissioners

  • Kathryne Cutler, Board Commissioner

  • Bobbette Behrens, Board Commissioner

  • John Meyers, Board Commissioner

  • Bobbie Nielsen, Board Commissioner

  • Brett Ryan, Board Commissioner

Carolyn Grieder, Executive Director

Municipal Housing Agency has been under the direction of Carolyn Grieder since May, 2009. Carolyn has more than ten years experience in the public housing sector and over 36 years of employment with various government entities. Carolyn oversees an annual budget of 6.5 million dollars. Her responsibilities include administering HUD grants and subsidies, staff management, capital improvements, program development, property management and the Section 8 program. Carolyn is a member of the Council Bluffs Rotary Club, a mentor with Teammates of Council Bluffs and a SOLAS volunteer. Carolyn is also a certified member of the Community Emergency Response Team.

Useful Links

LinkU.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

LinkCity of Council Bluffs, IA

LinkHuman Service Advisory Council of Council Bluffs

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