Home Buyer Education Class Coming Soon
August 17, 2020
Baranof Island Housing Authority (BIHA) launches a comprehensive homebuyer education class. Pathways Home is a nationally recognized curriculum for Native homeownership.
We have a lot of exciting things happening at BIHA and we want to make sure that we keep you, our clients and community members, informed! Check back often to learn about new programs, opportunities, important updates and other exciting happenings at BIHA.
New Program Offered At BIHA
August 10, 2020
BIHA has expanded its services to its tribal citizens and tenants by implementing the Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency Program. The goal of the program is to support participants as they make a journey toward self-sufficiency.
Steps We Are Taking
August 3, 2020
We at BIHA hope everyone is being safe and healthy during these unusual times. BIHA has been closely monitoring the news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and are taking precautionary steps to minimize the impact.
Welcome Aboard Cliff Richter
July 29, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Cliff Richter will be re-joining our team as BIHA’s new Executive Director. Cliff is a licensed professional civil engineer and most recently served as Municipal Engineer for the City & Borough of Sitka for the past 2 years.
Congratulations on Your Retirement
July 22, 2020
Everyone at BIHA would like to extend a big thank you to David Goade for his 5 years of service as BIHA’s Executive Director. David began working for BIHA in 2015 and retired June 30, 2020. David intends to remain in Sitka with his family after he retires and enjoy the great outdoors.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
July 15, 2020
Due to the increasing numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Sitka, our office will remain closed to the public until further notice. For your safety and the safety of our staff we will continue to practice social distancing and limit in person contact as much as possible.