[Ord. No. 30194, 6-27-2005]
There is hereby established a principal division to be known
as the Housing Division of the Planning Department.
[Ord. No. 30194, 6-27-2005]
The Supervisor of Housing shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject
to confirmation by the City Council, for a term of three years and
until a successor in office is appointed and qualified. Such term
shall commence on the first Monday in March, and the appointment shall
be made by the Mayor on or before the first Monday in February.
[Ord. No. 30194, 6-27-2005]
The Housing Division of the Planning Department shall be responsible
for promoting and financing the development of affordable rental and
ownership housing, creating new opportunities for homebuyers through
education and financing, preserving the long-term affordability of
existing publicly assisted housing, improving the City's housing
stock through its housing rehabilitation initiatives, developing and
implementing programs designed to increase access to affordable housing
for Waltham residents, supporting nonprofits in the development and
management of affordable housing, coordinating with the federal and
state governments to bring additional resources to housing programs
and providing planning assistance and public information related to
housing issues.