Greater Metropolitan Area

The Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority (GMAHA) is located at 325 2nd Street in Silvis, Illinois, United States. As a health and local government office, GMAHA is dedicated to working together to provide and maintain quality housing that is safe, secure, and affordable.

GMAHA is focused on creating Communities with Opportunities by fostering the creation and preservation of affordable housing. The institution recognizes that housing is not just a structure, but a home that provides comfort, financial stability, and emotional well-being.

Through innovative programming opportunities such as Moving to Work and RAD, GMAHA aims to serve the Quad Cities by addressing the unmet needs of families and vulnerable citizens. The institution is committed to making data-driven decisions and providing flexible financing tools to rehabilitate existing housing stock, deconcentrate units in high-poverty areas, and expand into underserved rural markets.

GMAHA offers income-eligible households affordable, safe, and friendly apartment living at several housing developments in Rock Island County. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, familial status, ancestry, handicap, or marital status. GMAHA is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents through quality housing and services.