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Frequently Asked Questions About Applying to Live in a Public Housing Apartment Community
How do I find out more about public housing (PH) apartment communities?
The best way to find out more about HAP's PH apartment communities is by scheduling an appointment with the site manager at an apartment community that you would like to live in. You can find the locations of the community leasing offices in the Interactive Community Guide.
What is a Criteria for Residency?
A criteria for residency is a document that explains the screening criteria to people who are interested in submitting an application. HAP has put together a Public Housing Apartment Criteria for Residency so that applicants have plenty of information on the process and the screening criteria.
• Criteria for Residency - English (PDF, 1 page, 56kb)
• Criteria for Residency - Russian (PDF, 1 page, 220kb)
• Criteria for Residency - Spanish (PDF, 1 page, 49kb)
• Criteria for Residency - Vietnamese (PDF, 1 page, 231kb)
What if i don't qualify under the Criteria for Residency?
Applicant household must meet public housing criteria. Essentially, for eligible applicants, unless household members have engaged in serious criminal behavior, disturbed the peace at past residences, or otherwise not respected rental rules, chances are good that you'll qualify for a home with HAP. However, if you believe you do not meet the requirements please discuss it with us! We can't promise a solution, but we cannot help unless you ask.
What if my application is denied?
If your public housing application is denied you will receive an adverse action letter by mail detailing exactly why your application was denied. You will have an opportunity to request a hearing by submitting a request in writing. This request must be received no later than 14 days from the date of the adverse action letter. If your request is not received within 14 days the decision to deny your application will be considered final and you will not be eligible to reapply for public housing for a minimum of one year. If your request for a hearing is submitted in a timely manner you will receive an appointment letter detailing the date, time, and location of your hearing. You may also request to view or receive a copy of your file.
Where do I get an application?
Applications can be accessed by using the bulleted links below, or by going to any PH community leasing office. Any PH site manager can also mail an application on request. To have an application mailed to you please contact any community leasing office.
• Public Housing Waiting List Application - English (PDF)
• Public Housing Waiting List Application - Russian (PDF)
• Public Housing Waiting List Application - Spanish (PDF)
• Public Housing Waiting List Application - Vietnamese (PDF)
What should I know about filling out an application?
The application must be completely filled out and everyone in the household over the age of 18 years old must sign. You must choose the appropriate bedroom size and determine which apartment communities best work for your household. Be sure to consult the Open and Closed Waitlists w/Estimated Wait Time to ensure that the apartment community or communities you want to apply for are available so that your application will be accepted.
How do the waiting lists work and what are my options?
When you fill out the application you may select up to three apartment communities from the Open and Closed Waitlists w/Estimated Wait Time. Be sure that the bedroom size you are applying for exists at the community you are applying for.
Where do I take my application once it is all filled out?
Please visit any PH apartment community with a community leasing office and deliver your application to the site manager. Each applicant 18 years of age or older must show a valid photo ID at the time the application is turned into a PH apartment community site manager. If delivering the application to a leasing office causes an undue hardship applications can be faxed or mailed to a PH apartment community site office. These addresses are listed in the Interactive Community Guide.
What happens after I submit my application?
Applications that are filled out completely and submitted will be stamped with the date and time they are received and added to your selected public housing wait list(s) within 5 business days. You will then receive a confirmation letter in the mail. If you do not receive a confirmation letter please contact the leasing office where you submitted your application to be sure it was received.
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Content of this page last updated 5/30/2008
