Do I qualify for affordable housing?
How much rent will I pay?
How do I apply?
What is the difference between Section 8 and Affordable
Housing?
What are the eligibility requirements?
Will my name be placed on a waiting list?
How long will it take to be approved for an apartment?
Can you send me an application?
Will a Housing Choice Voucher be accepted?
How can I apply for employment with The Housing Company?
If I have limited English proficiency, what services do you
provide?
FAQs
Do I qualify for affordable housing?
The Housing Company offers a variety of affordable housing opportunities. In
the majority of our apartments, your household’s annual income may not exceed
specified income limits. Income limits will be different in each county. In
some communities, we offer apartments that do not have income restrictions.
All applicants must meet our Resident Selection Policy. You will find the
selection policy on each property page. Back to Top
How much rent will I pay?
Rents will vary at each apartment community. If you are applying for a
Section 8 rental-assisted apartment, your rent payment will be equal to 30%
of your adjusted annual income. Various deductions may apply. In apartments
without rental assistance, rents are established in accordance with
regulations that govern the apartments. Many of our communities offer rental
units which are not restricted by income limits (market rate units). Rents
at all of our communities are very affordable. Please contact the property
you are interested in to find out about apartment availability. We maintain
waiting lists at all of our apartment communities. Back to
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How do I apply?
You may print an application and mail it to the property you have chosen, or
you may personally submit the application at the apartment community office.
Applications are available on the property pages, and are also available at
each office. Office hours vary at each community. We encourage you to call
for an appointment and visit any of our properties. Back to
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What is the difference between Section 8 and
Affordable Housing?
Section 8 housing provides project-based rental assistance. This means that
the rent is subsidized and the amount of rent you pay is based on your
monthly income, minus certain deductions. Affordable housing offers
different income qualifying levels. Rent at these communities varies
depending upon the income level target for each apartment and provides
affordability to a wide range of residents. Market rate apartments are also
offered at most of our Affordable housing communities. This means that no
income restrictions apply to these apartments even though the market rate
rents are usually very affordable. Back to Top
What are the eligibility requirements?
We have tenant selection criteria for all our properties. You can view this
on the property page. Income qualifications will vary depending upon the
type of property you are interested in. Back to Top
Will my name be placed on a waiting list?
In order to obtain housing in our communities, you must request that your
name be placed on the waiting list. This is accomplished by completing an
Application. We encourage you to make an appointment with the Resident
Manager to discuss any questions you have about the application process. We
do offer waiting list preferences, which establish the rank of individuals
on the list. These preferences are detailed in the Resident Selection Policy
and the Resident Manager will assist you in determining if you qualify for a
preference. Back to Top
How long will it take to be approved for an
apartment?
The standard time for application approval varies. We process credit and
criminal reports and also check past rental history and professional
references. Generally, we will process an application for an
income-restricted apartment in 10-14 days. This time frame is due to
processing income verifications. For a Market rent apartment, the time frame
is generally within 3-10 days. Back to Top
Can you send me an application?
Yes! You can contact us at 1-800-361-5181 or contact the property office. We
will be happy to send you an application. Applications are also available at
each property or you can print one from our property page.
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Will a Housing Choice Voucher be accepted?
Yes! We give waiting list preference to families with Housing Choice
Vouchers or families who have applied and are waiting to receive a voucher.
Information about Housing Choice Vouchers is available at our Affordable
housing communities. Back to Top
How can I apply for employment with The Housing
Company?
Please visit our employment page for recent job openings. You can print an
application and mail it to the address listed on our employment page. We
welcome all applications. Back to Top
