Can the Housing Authority deny assistance?
Yes. Even if you can prove that you need housing, our agency is required by federal law and regulations to refuse assistance if you do not qualify. To determine if you meet the financial eligibility requirements, see our Income Eligibility Guidelines. To review general eligibility guidelines for the affordable housing programs managed by our agency, visit the Affordable Housing Page and click on the Program Guide link for any of the programs you are interested in. In general, our affordable housing programs are available to income-eligible families and individuals with U.S. citizenship or an eligible immigration status. Application screening includes checks on recent rental and housing history, utility payment history, criminal and drug offender records, existing financial obligations to other Housing Authorities, and other checks determined to be relevant and appropriate. For general Housing Choice Voucher eligibility guidelines, visit the Housing Choice Voucher Home Page.
