Huntsville Housing

HHA COMMUNITIES \ Application Info.

What is Public Housing?

Public housing provides to eligible persons safe and affordable housing. Public housing attempts to ensure a social and economical mix of low-income residents in order to foster social stability and upward mobility. Eligibility requirements are determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the rent of eligible residents is based upon adjusted gross income.

When and where may I apply?

Interested persons may pick up an application Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the administrative office located at 200 Washington Street (NE corner of Washington Street and Holmes Avenue).

Who may apply?

• Low-income families as determined by HUD

• Persons at least 19 years old or 18 years old and married

• Persons living in substandard housing or homeless

• Persons who are involuntarily displaced

Documents you MUST bring with you TO YOUR APPOINTMENT:

YOU MUST HAVE THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME FOR YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT:

• Birth certificates or other temporary acceptable birth verifications (shot records, school records, voter registration, or U.S. Passport) for all members of the household; or a USCIS Form I-94 substantiating naturalization/immigration for all members of the household.

• Social security cards for all members of the household; or the signed Social Security paperwork showing you applied for the cards.

• Photo identification for all adult members (18 years and older).

• All final divorce decrees.

• Marriage certificate.

• Most current landlord's name, telephone number, and complete mailing address. Additional landlord information is required if current residence has been less than one year.

• Employer's name, complete mailing address, and telephone number.

• Most recent Social Security/SSI award letter.

• Child support check stubs.

• Unemployment check stubs.

• Veterans benefit award letter.

• Bank/Credit Union address and telephone number.

Rent/Utilities/Security DepositS

The amount of rent is based on the total household income and is determined at the time of eligibility. A $100 security deposit and at least a $350.00 utilities deposit is required when the lease is signed.