Applicant-General

Security Deposits are based upon income with $50 being the minimum security deposit.  In determining the amount of security deposit to be paid the same formula is used that is used for calculating rent.  However, your security deposit is equal to the amount of monthly rent before you subtract the HUD approved utility allowance.

Formula:

(Annual gross income – HUD approved deduction) / 12 x 30%=Security Deposit

Yes.

Definitions of Preferences:

1. Applicants with an adult family member enrolled in an employment training program, currently working twenty or more hours a week or attending school on a full time basis. This preference is also extended equally to all elderly families and all families whose head of household or spouse is receiving income based on their inability to work or actively enrolled in the Family Independence (FI) Program through Department of Social Services.
2. Involuntary Displaced. Individuals or families displaced by government action or whose dwelling has been extensively damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster declared or otherwise formally recognized pursuant to Federal Disaster Relief Laws.
3. Individuals or families living in substandard housing.
4. Applicants paying more than 50% of income for rent and utilities.

If you are deemed ineligible, you will be notified as soon as the determination is made.  You will receive a letter informing you why it was determined that your application was ineligible.  At that time, you will have the right to appeal this decision.

If your application is deemed eligible, you will be notified as soon as a unit is available.  This time period varies from a couple of weeks to years depending on the availability of units and your position on the waiting list.

*Typically a decision is not made in regards to eligibility until SCRHA3 is ready to offer a unit.