Housing Authority of New Orleans public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items including a bylaws amendment, a commercial real estate broker contract, the 2026 meeting schedule, and officer elections. Commissioners will also receive updates from committees and the executive director.
- Amend Housing Authority bylaws (Resolution 2025-24)
- Approve commercial real estate broker services (RFP #25-911-31)
- Adopt 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule
- Elect 2026 officers (President and Vice President)
- Development and modernization update presentation
Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve an amendment to the agency’s bylaws regarding the location of its principal office. The meeting is procedural with one action item and a public comment period.
- Request to amend Housing Authority of New Orleans Bylaws (Article II Section 1) to change the Principal Office location
Real Estate Development Committee
The Real Estate Development Committee will receive an update on development and modernization. The committee is also deciding on the approval of commercial real estate broker services under RFP #25-911-31.
- Approval of Commercial Real Estate Broker Services (RFP #25-911-31)
- Development and Modernization Update
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to approve funding for repairs at Heritage at Columbia Parc, authorize the sale of a property to NORA, and consider a change to meeting times. The board will also receive reports from the Executive Director, commissioners, and the Residents’ Advisory Board.
- Fund $150,000 for Juliette Door Replacement and Termite Damage Repairs at Heritage at Columbia Parc (Resolution 2025-21)
- Approve sale of property to New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (Resolution 2025-22)
- Consider changing time of HANO Board meetings (Resolution 2025-23)
- Receive 2025 SEMAP Score report
- Hear Residents’ Advisory Board (RAB) Report
Real Estate Development Committee
The Real Estate Development Committee will discuss the sale of property to the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA). The body will also consider funding for termite damage repairs and door replacements at Heritage at Columbia Parc.
- Request for Approval of Sale of Property to New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA)
- Request for Approval to fund Juliette door replacement and termite damage repairs at Heritage at Columbia Parc
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the agency's budget and security infrastructure. The meeting includes a presentation on HANO policing and reports from the Residents’ Advisory Board.
- Resolution No. 2025-19: Approval of HANO’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
- Resolution No. 2025-20: Award of RFP #25-910-12 Security Camera Consolidation to Convergint
- Presentation on Assessment of HANO Policing by Michael Harrison
Asset Management & Operations Committee
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Asset Management & Operations Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, then vote on awarding a $250,000 security camera system contract to Convergint Technologies. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Request to approve RFP #25-910-12 Security Camera Consolidation to Convergint Technologies for $250,000
Finance & Audit Committee
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Finance and Audit Committee will meet to discuss and request approval for the agency's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
- Request for approval of HANO’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a technology enhancement presentation and a resolution regarding office relocation. The board will also review reports from the Executive Director and the Residents’ Advisory Board.
- Resolution No. 2025-18: Request to ratify leases for HANO relocation
- Technology Enhancement Presentation by Pradip Singh
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine items and vote on two resolutions for federal housing plans. The board will also hear updates from the Executive Director and Residents' Advisory Board.
- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16 - Authorization to submit HANO’s Public Housing Agency Annual and 5-year Plan for FY 2025-2029 to HUD
- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17 - Authorization to submit HANO’s Capital Fund Program Plan to HUD for FFY 2025-2029
- HANO Relocation Update – Marjorianna Willman, Executive Director (non-action item)
Asset Management & Operations Committee
The Asset Management & Operations Committee will decide whether to forward HANO’s Public Housing Agency Annual and 5-Year Plan and its Capital Fund Program Plan to HUD for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The meeting is procedural with no new spending or policy changes proposed.
- Authorization to submit HANO’s Public Housing Agency Annual and 5-Year Plan to HUD
- Authorization to submit HANO’s Capital Fund Program Plan to HUD for FFY 2025-2029
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to approve two resolutions: one to establish a nonprofit philanthropic foundation and another to award a $1.2 million contract for repairs to 34 units at the Fischer IV Housing Community. The board will also hear committee reports and receive a modernization presentation.
- Establish the Housing Authority of New Orleans Foundation (Resolution 2025-14)
- Award $1.2M contract for Fischer IV repairs (IFB# 25-911-13)
- Modernization & Development Presentation by Maggie Merrill
- Finance & Audit Committee Report
- Real Estate Development Committee Report
Board of Commissioners (Special Meeting)
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially approve a lease for office space. The meeting includes an executive session with outside counsel Rachel Wisdom.
- Resolution No. 2025-13: Authorization for Executive Director to execute a lease for office space at 1615 Poydras Street
Real Estate Development Committee
The Real Estate Development Committee will meet to discuss and potentially award a contract for repairs. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.
- Request for Approval to Award the Contract for IFB#25-911-13 for Repairs of 34 Units at Fischer IV and IVa
Finance & Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee will meet to discuss the establishment of the Housing Authority of New Orleans Foundation. This proposed entity would be a nonprofit philanthropic corporation.
- Request for approval to establish the Housing Authority of New Orleans Foundation
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and vote on a resolution to exit Fischer I LLC. Non-action items include the FY2024 audit presentation and legislative updates.
- FY2024 Audit Presentation (non-action)
- Legislative Updates – Jabarie Walker (non-action)
- Asset Management Staffing Plan (non-action)
- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11 – Approval Requested for Exit of the Investor from Fischer I, LLC (vote)
- Real Estate Development Committee Report
Real Estate Development Committee
The Real Estate Development Committee of the Housing Authority of New Orleans will decide on funding $25,000 for Juliette door replacements and termite repairs at Heritage at Columbia Parc and approve the exit of an investor from Fischer I, LLC. The meeting is procedural with roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.
- Request for Approval to Fund the Work for IFB# 25-1401C-COL — Juliette Door Replacement and Termite Damage Repairs to Heritage at Columbia Parc ($25,000)
- Request for Approval of Exit of the Investor from Fischer I, LLC
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and vote on a resolution confirming Stacy Jackson as the contracting officer. Non-action items include asset management and legislative updates.
- Resolution 2025-10: Confirm Stacy Jackson as contracting officer
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several contract awards and financial authorizations. Key items include DOJ-related retrofits and a preapplication for the Guste High Rise.
- Resolution 2025-06: Contract award for IFB# 25-911-01 DOJ Retrofits at Guste III Housing Community
- Resolution 2025-07: Contract award for DOJ Inspector
- Resolution 2025-08: Authorization of signatures on financial closing documents for B.W. Cooper Phase II – Phase I (Senior)
- Resolution 2025-09: Preapplication packet for 9% LIHTC and RAD Conversion for Guste High Rise
Real Estate Development Committee
The Real Estate Development Committee of the Housing Authority of New Orleans will review and vote on four action items, including contracts for DOJ-funded retrofits at Guste III and an inspector, financial closing documents for B.W. Cooper Phase II, and a preapplication for 9% LIHTC and RAD conversion for Guste High Rise.
- Approval to award contract for IFB# 25-911-01 – DOJ Retrofits at Guste III Housing Community
- Approval to authorize HANO signatures on financial closing documents for B.W. Cooper Phase II – Phase I (Senior)
- Approval to submit preapplication packet for 9% LIHTC and RAD Conversion for Guste High Rise
- Approval to award contract for DOJ Inspector (subject to DOJ approval)
Board of Commissioners
The Housing Authority of New Orleans Board of Commissioners will meet to approve several contracts and resolutions, including management services for the Guste High Rise and Guste II developments and retrofits at Lafitte Senior Housing. The board will also hear reports from committees and the Executive Director.
- Contract with Guste Homes Residential Management Corporation for management services at Guste High Rise and Guste II Developments
- Extension of HANO’s Option to Lease Agreement, Predevelopment Loan, and Conditional Loan Commitment for 2256 Baronne Street
- Award of contract for IFB# 24-912-31 – DOJ Retrofits at Lafitte Senior Housing Community
- Choice Neighborhood B.W. Cooper Presentation (non-action item)
- Resolution No. 2025-05 – Designation of Financial Transaction Authority