Phone: TTY: Fax: Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to highrise apartments for elderly families. There are approximately 1.
The U. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD administers Federal aid to local housing agencies HAs that manage the housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford. HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing these developments. Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. An HA determines your eligibility based on:.
If you are eligible, the HA will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. HAs use income limits developed by HUD. Income limits vary from area to area so you may be eligible at one HA but not at another.
The HA serving your community can provide you with the income levels for your area and family size, or you can also find the income limits here on the internet. You can download an application off the website, come into the office or call the office and we will mail you one. The Public Housing waiting list varies.
It can range from 6 months to two years depending on bedroom size. The application must be written. An HA usually needs to collect the following information to determine eligibility:. Yes, the HA representative will request whatever documentation is needed e. The PHA will also rely on direct verification from your employer, etc. You will be asked to sign a form to authorize release of pertinent information to the PHA.
