Mission

The Newton Housing Authority creates and preserves permanently affordable quality housing for families, seniors, and people with all abilities. We provide services and access to opportunities that enhance the quality of life for all residents. By building a thriving community of dignity and caring, the NHA fosters stable tenancies, promotes economic resiliency, and supports residents in reaching their potential.

Vision

The NHA is an innovative leader in developing, sustaining, and advocating for service-enriched quality affordable housing for people with a range of incomes. Apartments are well-maintained, environmentally sustainable, and are located in communities that are great places to live. The NHA cultivates strong partnerships with public and private sector leaders that result in high public support.

Residents view the NHA as responsive, respectful, and as more than a landlord. Tenants from diverse backgrounds benefit from resident-centered multi-faceted services that support stable tenancies, comfortable homes, and an enhanced quality of life. The NHA offers its residents opportunities to achieve their aspirations, promote increased economic resiliency and stronger leadership capacities. Residents are welcomed and find a home where their needs are met and feel a sense of community within the NHA and within the city of Newton.

Values

1. Housing is a fundamental right: Our first priority is to help people get housed and stay housed. We understand how important and scarce housing resources are for our tenants.

2. Stewardship: We are prudent stewards of our organization, our housing and our environment. We maintain a strong financial foundation from which to pursue our mission.

3. Quality: We deliver and maintain high-quality housing and adhere to high standards of excellence in all that we do.

4. Anti-discrimination: Throughout our organization’s practices and projects, we are proactive in countering any racist and discriminatory housing policies that persist. 

5. Compassion and Respect: We value and respect everyone’s dignity and act with kindness and understanding.

6. Fairness and Equity: We aim to ensure equitable access to our policies, procedures, and programs. 

7. Resilience: We provide housing and services for many people who have come through difficult and often traumatic times. We are guided by: Safety; Trust; Empowerment; Collaboration; Choice.