Housing Authorities
Housing authorities provide rental subsidies. That means that someone else will pay part of your rent costs. The government tries to provide subsidized housing for people with low incomes. You will pay $300 of your income for rent and utilities, and the government will pay the rest. For people who receive vouchers, the housing authority pays part of the rent and you pay the difference. Contact your local housing authorities to get an application. You should ask about these four programs:
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SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS
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PUBLIC HOUSING
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ELDERLY HOUSING
- MODIFICATION REHABILITATION
IMPORTANT - EACH HOUSING AUTHORITY HAS ITS OWN WAITING LIST , SO IT IS GOOD TO APPLY AT EVERY HOUSING AUTHORITY IN YOUR AREA!
If you rent in your area you need to:
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pay the security deposit
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pay the utilities
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pay your rent on time
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obey the house rules
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abide by the lease agreement
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keep your apartment clean
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notify the landlord if you need repairs
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pay for damages that are your fault
- allow the landlord to do inspections and make repairs
If you receive a rent subsidy you need to:
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find your own apartment to rent
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provide information to the Housing Authority
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allow the Housing Authority Inspector to do inspections
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notify the Housing Authority in writing before moving
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be honest and not commit fraud
- not do drugs or any other criminal activity
Find your local housing authority here.
