Houghton Housing Commission
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement for the Houghton Housing Commission is to assist low-income families with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunity as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. The Housing Commission is committed to operating in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner. We will partner with our Residents and others to enhance the quality of life in our community.
Staff
Houghton Housing Commission Staff
Sherry Hughes, Executive Director
Jennifer Saarinen, Administrative Assistant
Karl Ponnikas,
Maintenance Supervisor
Karl Maki, Building Maintenance

Houghton Housing Commission Members
James Gentry,  Board President
Hazel Tepsa,  Vice President
Polly Salmi,  Housing Commissioner
Debra Zei,  Housing Commissioner
Jean LaBerge,  Housing Commissioner

The Houghton Housing Commission manages the day-to-day operations of Heritage Manor and thirty family houses with four employees and a five-member board of Commissioners who are appointed by the City Council of Houghton.

Location and Hours
The Houghton Housing Commission's office is located at the Heritage Manor, 401 East Montezuma Avenue in Houghton. Visitor parking is located in the back of the building, off Dodge Street.

Office hours are from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

 
 
 
 
 

 

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