Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Offers Disaster
Assistance to Tornado Victims
PICHER –The May 10 tornado that hit the
Town of Picher left more than 100 homes either destroyed
or with major damage. Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency
has announced assistance for low-income families
affected by the storm.
OHFA is providing rental assistance to
these families through the Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program. Some families may also be eligible to
receive assistance through the Section 8 Homeownership
Program. The agency offers a special disaster preference
to individuals affected by the storm.
To find out more information, visit with
an OHFA representative at the Disaster Recovery Center,
located at the Picher Housing Authority Community
Center. A representative from OHFA will be at the center
on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. while the
Disaster Recovery Center is operational. Individuals
may also call 1-800-256-1489, extension 239.
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Toll Free: (800) 256-1489