Established in 1969 under provisions of Oregon state law, Salem Housing Authority (SHA), under the leadership of Andrew Wilch, is a division of the City of Salem's Urban Development Department.   The Housing Authority serves approximately 9,000 Salem area residents within Salem's Urban Growth Boundary with safe and affordable rental housing assistance and supportive programs and services to families, seniors and elderly, and persons with disabilities.   SHA's programs are funded by a variety of sources through subsidies, grants and loans, and each program has its own set of rules and eligibility criteria.   View SHA's bylaws and organization chart.