The Department of Health & Welfare administers the Affordable Housing Program and oversees
rent-controlled homes for residents and families experiencing housing instability. Applications are assessed individually against need, priority and availability.
Applicant is a citizen of the United States or a non-citizen with eligible immigration status.
Weekly income is not higher than $40,000.
No ownership of more than one motor vehicle; the value of any vehicle may be scrutinized.
No ownership of real estate assets.
Applicants aged 18+ years, or at least 16 years old as independent minors, may apply.
Applicants under 18 who are not independent minors may apply if they are part of the Minor Protection Program with an assigned case worker.
Applicants must submit to random drug screenings carried out by the Department.
Applicants must sign an agreement with the Department, abiding by reasonable rules, including case-specific measures aimed at improving their personal, social, financial or cultural situation.
How priority is assessed
Applicants who meet local preference criteria take priority in the allocation process.
Homeless minors with no opportunity to benefit from a room at the Youth Group Home.
Minors at risk of becoming homeless with no opportunity to benefit from the Youth Group Home.
Individuals who have become homeless and:
Have custody over at least one minor; or
Have taken part, or are taking part, in another Health & Welfare program; or
Have been diagnosed with a disability or severe impairment; or
Are victims of domestic violence; or
Are aged 65 or older; or
Are a veteran, surviving spouse, or reserve as defined under 38 U.S.C.; or
Are in accredited education (part-time with employment totalling 40+ hours/week, or full-time where the course is expected to lead to employment).
Individuals who have become homeless.
Individuals at risk of becoming homeless and meeting similar criteria
(custody of a minor, disability, domestic violence, 65+, veteran/surviving spouse/reserve,
or qualifying education).
Individuals at risk of becoming homeless.
Individuals living in subpar housing, including:
Housing unit with no bathroom.
Housing unit with no bedroom.
Housing unit with no kitchen.
Individuals who spend more than 50% of their income on housing costs.
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