NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2024
Contact: David Fath, Communications Director
(704) 985-4935
dfath@albemarlenc.gov
City of Albemarle Selects New Director of Public Housing
ALBEMARLE, NC – City Manager Todd Clark is pleased to announce the hiring of Renae Miller as the City of Albemarle’s new Director of Public Housing.
Miller is a Certified Property Management Professional with over 20 years of experience in the housing industry. She brings extensive knowledge of various housing programs, including HUD Public Housing, the Housing Choice Voucher program, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and RAD operations and compliance. Additionally, Miller has significant experience in leasing new construction LIHTC properties and managing acquisition-rehab communities.
Miller holds a wide array of industry certifications, including Accredited Residential Manager, Certified Occupancy Specialist, RAD PBV Specialist, Public Housing Manager, Certified Property Manager, Blended Occupancy Specialist, Housing Choice Voucher Specialist, and HCV Rent Calculation Specialist, among others.
"I am genuinely excited to be part of the City of Albemarle and to support its mission. I’m dedicated to providing outstanding customer and community service to the City’s residents. I look forward to utilizing my background in property management, leadership, and personnel development to make a positive difference in our community,” said Renae Miller, Director of Public Housing.
“Renae Miller brings a wealth of professional knowledge and experience to her role with the City of Albemarle. Throughout the interview process, she demonstrated that she is a solutions-focused leader. I look forward to seeing her utilize her skills to benefit our community,” said Todd Clark, City Manager.
Born and raised in the Winston-Salem Housing Authority Public Housing communities, Miller’s background has fueled her commitment to the growth and development of the families she serves. A mother of three and a grandmother, she is also the founder and Senior Leader of Power of God in Christ Ministries, located in Winston-Salem, NC.
Miller is the founder of the nonprofit organization Generations of Women United, which reflects her passion for empowering women of all generations, regardless of color, nationality, or religion. She serves as a mentor and motivator to many women from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
The City of Albemarle operates a housing program consisting of Section 8 vouchers as well as 200 apartment units. The apartments are located at two sites in Albemarle, Amhurst Gardens and Elizabeth Heights. Amhurst Gardens has 150-units ranging in size from one-bedroom units up to five bedrooms. Elizabeth Heights has 50-one-bedroom units.