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HOW TO APPLY? HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK? The application must be written. Either you or the HA representative will fill it out. An HA usually needs to collect the following information to determine eligibility:
· Names of all persons who would be living in the unit, their sex, date of birth, and relationship to the family head; · Your present address and telephone number; · Family characteristics (e.g., veteran) or circumstances (e.g., living in substandard housing) that might qualify the family for tenant selection preferences; · Names and addresses of your current and previous landlords for information about your family's suitability as a tenant; · An estimate of your family's anticipated income for the next twelve months and the sources of that income; · The names and addresses of employers, banks, and any other information the HA would need to verify your income and deductions, and to verify the family composition; and · The PHA also may visit you in your home to interview you and your family members to see how you manage the upkeep of you current home. After obtaining this information, the HA representative should describe the public housing program and its requirements, and answer any questions you might have.
WILL I NEED TO PRODUCE ANY DOCUMENTATION? · Yes, the HA representative will request whatever documentation is needed (e.g., birth certificates, tax returns) to verify the information given on your application. The PHA will also rely on direct verification from your employer, etc. You will be asked to sign a form to authorize release of pertinent information to the PHA.
WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED? · An HA has to provide written notification. If the HA determines that you are eligible, your name will be put on a waiting list, unless the HA is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the HA will contact you. If it is determined that you are ineligible, the HA must say why and, if you wish, you can request an informal hearing.
WILL I HAVE TO SIGN A LEASE? · If you are offered a house or apartment and accept it, you will have to sign a lease with the HA. You will have to give the HA a security deposit, and/or pet deposit. You and the HA representative should go over the lease together. This will give you a better understanding of your responsibilities as a tenant and the HA's responsibilities as a landlord.
· Applications can be emailed to housing@commercehousing-tx.com · Attention: Dennis Wilson
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