3 Tips when Applying to Live in Affordable Housing

 
 

We know the application process for affordable housing can be complicated and time-consuming. So we’ve put together some tips to help you prep before you start the application process and give you a leg up in the application process.

  1. The following MUST be included:

An application must be filled out for each adult (18 and older) or one application per married couple. 

● $30 Application Fee – Money Order ONLY (Application fee is per adult) 

● Copies of valid picture identification on all occupants over the age of 18. 

● Copies of Social Security card for all occupants. 

Examples Include: 

  • Driver’s License/ State-Issued Identification Card

  • Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport

  • Military-Issued Identification

  • U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

  • Certificate of Citizenship/ Naturalization

    2. Be prepared to answer questions on the following topics:

  • Household Income (Examples: W2 Forms, pay stubs from the last 3 months, bank statements, unemployment statements, social security statements) 

      *Please note: Money received from the stimulus check does not count towards household income. 

  • Personal Information for each Household Member

  • Asset Information- Anything you own that has monetary value (Ex: cars, land, investments, etc.)

  • Current & Past Landlord Information

  • Emergency Contact Information

  • Student Status (If you or anyone in your household is enrolled in higher education)

  • Emergency Contact Information

    3. Keep these forms handy:

● Marriage certificate or tax return (If you are a married student) 

● Tax return or certification of dependent children (If you are a single-parent student) 

● Student Verification of participation (If at least one student is enrolled in a job training program receiving assistance under the Job Training Partnership Act or under other similar Federal, State, or local laws) 

*If you are working with a social worker, please inform him/her of your application. 

Property People is committed to the non-discrimination provision in the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance in the form of readers, interpreters, large print, or any other way to enable you to fully participate in our housing program, please contact us at info@leaphousing.org and we will assist you. 

 
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