Get Mart Housing Authority

Am I Eligible? Low-income households are typically eligible for the state-aided public housing if they earn no more than 80 percent of the area median income. ... If you or a family member are 60 years of age or over or, you are a non-elderly/handicapped you may qualify for the elderly/handicapped housing program.

How to Apply Download the application at Housing Application Form 101; or. Visit our Main Office to obtain an application packet; or. Visit our Main Office and complete the application packet in our office. If you are unable to visit our office or print out the documents required, call our office to have them sent to you.

Households must typically earn no more than 80 percent of average median income (AMI). However, this criteria may change annually or by region. Rents - Recipients pay 25% of their income for rent (some utilities) or 30% if all utilities are included in the rent. The amount of rent is subject to limitations.

Am I Eligible? Low-income households are typically eligible for the state-aided public housing if they earn no more than 80 percent of the area median income. ... If you or a family member are 60 years of age or over or, you are a non-elderly/handicapped you may qualify for the elderly/handicapped housing program.

What are the Income Limits? 1 Person6 PersonVery Low Income 50%$49,100$81,350Low Income 80%$78,300$129,750Area Median Income 100%$98,140$162,632

Depending on your application status, the points you receive when applying for housing, and the preferences you qualify for, the waiting list can take anywhere from one year to five years.

A report by the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) titled Housing Agency Waiting Lists and the Demand for Housing Assistance estimates there are approximately 1.6 million families on Public Housing waiting lists and more than 2.8 million families on Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting lists.