Download PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSION CRITERIA

PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSION CRITERIA
The guidelines below will assist you in determining your eligibility for admission to
Public Housing.
Eligible applicants must meet the following income guidelines effective 2015:
Number of Persons
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Maximum Income
$38,950
$44,500
$50,050
$55,600
$60,050
$64,500
$68,950
$73,400
You may be ineligible for admission to public housing if any of the following apply to
you:
 Your annual income exceeds the maximum limits.
 You owe an outstanding balance due under the law to a public housings authority
or a private landlord. An owing balance includes unpaid rent, maintenance
charges, and legal costs. Applicants may provide evidence of mitigating
circumstances relating to the outstanding balance (for example, loss of income),
which will be reviewed by the Occupancy Department before a decision on
eligibility is made.
 You have a criminal history of drug possession and/or sales, disorderly conduct,
physical violence and /or other criminal activity that would adversely affect the
health, safety or welfare of other residents.
NOTE: If you application is rejected or withdrawn for any reason, you will be given
notice of opportunity to dispute this decision at an administrative hearing.