GRHC Governing & Advisory Boards

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission is governed by a five-member board appointed by the Grand Rapids City Manager and approved by the City Commission. These talented and dedicated community volunteers oversee our efforts and help ensure the continuing success of our affordable housing programs.

Grand Rapids Housing Commission meetings are held monthly at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the public. Meetings are temporarily being conducted virtually. A link to the meeting will be available on this page on the meeting date.

A meeting agenda is posted here the Friday before each meeting.

The agenda for each Grand Rapids Housing Commission meeting is posted here and under “Quick Links” on our home page the Monday before each meeting.

January 19 meeting agenda

Click the links below to view summaries of recent Housing Commission meetings.

The Resident Advisory Board meet several times a year to help review and refine policies and practices so that we can more effectively meet the needs of the families we serve.

The GRHC works with Wyoming Housing Commission, Kent Community Action and numerous businesses and community organizations to administer a Family Self-Sufficiency Program that empowers low-income households to build a financial “nest egg” when a change in income increases the family’s portion of monthly rent.

Provides oversight of the administration of Adams Park Apartments, a 188-unit development that serves disabled adults and seniors ages 62 or older.

Provides oversight of the administration of Creston Plaza Apartments, a 100-unit development that serves families, seniors and people who have disabilities.

Provides oversight of the administration of our Scattered Sites program, which serves families, seniors and people who have disabilities; includes 20 duplex units and 23 rent-to-own homes.

Provides oversight of the administration of Hope Community Rapid Re-Housing program, which serves homeless women and their minor children.

Provides oversight of the administration of Leonard Terrace Apartments, a senior community that serves ages 55 and older.

Provides oversight of the administration of Mount Mercy Apartments and Sheldon Apartments, senior communities that serve ages 55 and older, and Campau Commons Apartments, a family development that also serves seniors and people with disabilities.

Provides oversight of the administration of Mount Mercy Apartments, a senior community that serves ages 55 and older.

Provides oversight of the administration of Ransom Tower Apartments, a senior community that serves ages 62 and older.