10 | Harris County Housing Authority
to a central reservoir where the water is
collected and used for landscaping irri-
gation. Energy Star rated appliances and
other innovations in water conservation
have allowed residents to enjoy drastical-
ly reduced utility bills, and in Houston,
where electric bills typically run high,
HCHA residents in some cases pay less
than half of traditional costs.
HCHA communities have been
established in close proximity to retail
shops, supermarkets and medical centers
so residents can better access these re-
sources. At the same time, through the
forming of partnerships with local com-
panies, the residents also benefit from
transportation services, beauty/barber
services, in-home nursing services, and
more. Half of HCHA communities are
managed through a strategic partnership
with the Hettig Management Corpora-
tion. While this partnership has imparted
valuable operational assistance and prop-
erty maintenance services, residents also
benefit from the range of programs and
events routinely staged at the properties,
