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Low Income Public Housing: Continued from previous page Additional requirements: Low Income Public Housing Qualifying as a family For Low Income Public Housing, SHA defines "family" as an individual or a group of individuals who share a residence, have income and resources available to meet family needs, and have demonstrated a stable family relationship. This can include married and unmarried partners, related and unrelated individuals and single people. General suitability SHA has a responsibility to maintain stable and safe living environments for all its residents. For this reason, we screen applications as most property managers do. To be considered suitable for housing assistance, applicants must demonstrate that they are able to pay rent when due, take care of a unit and live peacefully with neighbors. Residential history Recent, positive rental history is the strongest indicator of an applicant’s ability to meet the obligations of being a tenant. SHA relies heavily on good landlord references to determine an applicant’s suitability for Low Income Public Housing. We also take into account stable residential history of all kinds, as well as employment and other factors when determining suitability. SHA screens all applicants for criminal history. If an applicant’s criminal background indicates that he or she may not be a suitable resident, his or her application may be denied. Denial is automatic if an applicant has committed certain offenses, such as:
Please note that time intervals do not include time incarcerated. More information: |
