The mission of the Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority is to assist low-income families with safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives.  The housing authority is committed to expanding access to all services and to the continuous improvement of all operational levels so as to provide our residents, both present and future, with superior services.  We shall make every effort to create and maintain solid partnerships with residents and appropriate community agencies, groups and individuals with one thought in mind:  improvement of housing conditions and opportunities for customers.