The Southeast Community Organization hosts bi-monthly Housing Forums, where we discuss issues that matter and share resources that are needed. Housing Forums are for all; home owners, renters, property managers, even developers. Everyone's voice matters when it comes to housing and new developments within our community.

At SECO we value Trust, Respect, Equity, Justice, and Power. We stand in Solidarity with our community and thrive to be a conduit for information sharing. We would love for you to join us in person at any of our bi monthly Housing Forums. We begin with a light dinner, then we transition into community discussions. Based on community survey feedback we bring in one or two presenters to share resources and we hold space for a Q & A on their presentation. We end the night with a quick feedback survey to help us prepare for our next Housing Forum and a raffle for a chance to win one of three $50 visa gift cards. 

Your voice matters; we can't identify needed supports without you. Sign up to receive our newsletters and stay in the loop on all of our SECO committees. If you're interested in getting involved with SECO or you're just curious to see what SECO is about, stop by and check us out! We'd love for you to join our board.

Note:  Updates will be shared as soon as possible. Attendees will be contacted via email or via the phone number provided.

The Housing Committee is here to help all residents of District 1 - whether it is finding assistance for heating or funds for repairs or renovating.  A great way to learn more is to attend one (or all!) of our every other monthly Forums - past topics have included energy assistance, child care possibilities, and more!

Housing Forum Planning Meetings
Every 4th Saturday @ 5-6 pm
SECO Office @ Sunray
2105 1/2 Old Hudson Road

Housing Forums
Usually every other 2nd Saturday @ 6-7:30 pm
SECO Office @ Sunray
2105 1/2 Old Hudson Road

Next Forum:  Monday, April 14
Commissioner, Mai Chong Xiong will discuss county HRA initiatives and share housing supports.  Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson will discuss Tenant Protections.

Tenant Protections & Rent Stabilization 2025

Your voice matters!  Please come to one or all of the meetings listed below and let your thoughts and opinions be heard.

Key proposed dates

• March 26.  Introduction at the City Council meeting,  15 Kellogg Blvd, 3rd floor; 3:30pm
• March 27.  Public event for Tenant Protections & Rent Stabilization.  El Rio Vista Recreation Center; 5:30-7pm.
• March 28.  Eastside Tenant Protections conversation  Eastside location TBD but in Ward 5, 6, or 7; 5-6:30 pm.
• April 2. Tenant Protections, Rent Stabilization Ordinance* - Public Hearing.
  
• April 9. Tenant Protections - Vote.

Main topics being covered. Click to enlarge.

*All ordinances have 3 steps and at minimum three meetings: introduction/staff report, Public Hearing and then the Vote. If any layovers are introduced or start dates change, it will still follow the sequence of three.