STEPS TO RECEIVING RENTAL ASSISTANCE    
  1. Waiting List
    The applicant's name must be placed on the waiting list.
     
  2. Intake

    When the applicant's name comes to the top of the waiting list, they will receive a letter requesting them to schedule an appointment at the Kendall Housing Authority. To determine if they are eligible for the program each applicant will be required to submit the following information for all family members:

    Original Birth Certificates
    Birth certificates can be obtained from the county of birth.

    Original Social Security Cards
    Social Security cards can be obtained from the local Social Security Administration.


    Marriage License or Divorce Decree if applicable

    Income and Asset Information
    Award letters from Social Security, Veteran benefits, workers compensation or other disability. Employment information, bank statements, records of property transfers, life and health insurance policies, etc.

    Any other information as required


    After the meeting, the Housing Authority will verify the applicant's income, etc. If the applicant is eligible for the program they will receive a letter inviting them to a briefing.

     

  3. Briefing
    At the briefing, the rules of the program will be explained to participants. Each participant will receive a Housing Choice Voucher and will have 120 days to locate a unit.
     
  4. Locating a unit
    The participant will have to find a rental unit which is the appropriate size for the family and has a reasonable rent. Each landlord can ask for rental and credit history before agreeing to lease the unit. The participant must submit the "move-in packet" and an unsigned lease to the Housing Authority within the specified time period.
     
  5. Inspection and Lease/Contract Signing
    The Housing Authority will conduct a Housing Quality Standards Inspection of the unit. If the unit fails inspection, a reasonable time will be given to make the required repairs. The landlord may ask for a security deposit from the participant. When the unit and the lease meet program requirements, the Housing Authority will enter into a contract with the owner and the participant will enter into a lease with the owner. After the contract and lease are signed, the Housing Authority will pay rental assistance to the owner on a monthly basis.
     
  6. Family Obligations
    To remain on the program, the family will have continuing obligations to the Housing Authority and the landlord. These include but are not limited to, providing accurate and complete information, responsibly maintaining the unit, complying with the terms of the lease, complying with the Family Obligations of the voucher program and paying the family's share of the rent on time.
 

2011 Family Income Limits

Household
Size

Maximum
Gross Income

1

$19,150

2

$21,850

3

$24,600

4

$27,300

5
$29,500

6

$31,700
7

$33,900

8

$36,050

 
The income of every member in the household, before taxes, must be at or below the above figures, according to family size.

What is income?


Income is all sources of money coming into the household.  This includes employment, unemployment, Public Assistance, Social Security, SSI, Pension, as well as many other sources.

Unfortunately, the high demand for subsidized housing has created a waiting list for people in need.  Currently, we are not accepting applications at this time.  When we resume accepting applications, a notice will be posted here and in the legal notice section of the local newspapers.
Waiting List Information    
Currently, we are not accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list.  When we begin accepting applications again, we will give further instructions and a notice will be put up on this page and will be printed in the local newspaper.  We do NOT know when we will begin accepting applications again.
Family Obligations of Your Voucher    

When the family's unit is approved and the Housing Assistance contract is executed, the family must follow the rules listed below in order to continue participating in the Housing Voucher Program.

The Family Must:

  1. Supply any information that the Housing Authority (K.H.A.) determines to be necessary including evidence of citizenship, eligible immigration status, family income and household members.
     
  2. Disclose and Verify Social Security numbers, sign and submit consent forms for obtaining information.
     
  3. Supply any information requested by the H.A. to verify that the family is living in the unit or information related to family absence from the unit.
     
  4. Promptly notify the H.A. in writing when the family is away from the unit for 30 days or more.
     
  5. Allow the H.A. to inspect the unit at reasonable times after reasonable notice.
     
  6. Notify the H.A. and owner in writing before moving out of the unit or terminating the lease, per your lease.
     
  7. Use the assisted unit for residence by the family.  The unit must be the family's only residence.
     
  8. Promptly notify the H.A. in writing of the birth, adoption, or court awarded custody of a child.
     
  9. Request H.A. and owner written approval to add any family member as an occupant of the unit prior to moving in.
     
  10. Promptly notify the H.A. and Owner in writing if any family member no longer lives in the unit.
     
  11. Give the H.A. a copy of any owner eviction notice.
     
  12. Pay the utility bills and supply appliances that the
    owner is not required to supply under the lease.

    The family must not (including each family member):
     
  1. Own or have any interest in the unit.
     
  2. Commit any serious or repeated violation of the lease.
     
  3. Commit fraud, bribery or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection with the program.
     
  4. Participate in illegal drug or violent criminal activity.
     
  5. Sublease or let the unit or assign the lease or transfer the unit.
     
  6. Receive Section 8 tenant based program assistance while receiving another housing subsidy, for the same unit or a different unit under any other Federal, State or local housing assistance program.
     
  7. Damage the unit or premises (other than damage from ordinary wear and tear) or permit any guest to damage the unit or premises.
     
  1. Receive Section 8 tenant based program housing assistance while residing in a unit owned by a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sister or brother of any member of the family, unless the H.A. determine (and has notified the owner and the family as such determination) that approving rental of the unit, notwithstanding such relationship, would provide reasonable accommodation for a family member who is a person with disabilities.
     
  2. Engage in illegal use of a controlled substance; or abuse of alcohol that threatens the health and safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other residents.

 
ANY INFORMATION THE FAMILY SUPPLIES MUST BE TRUE AND COMPLETE.
The Family's Job    

It is the tenant's responsibility to follow the Obligations of the Family.

In order for the program to work, the family must do the following:

  • Provide the Kendall Housing Authority with complete and accurate information
  • Make your best effort to find a place to live that is suitable for your family and qualifies for the program.
  • Cooperate in keeping all appointments scheduled by the K.H.A.
  • Take responsibility for the care of your housing unit.
  • Comply with the terms of your lease with the owner
  • Comply with the Family Obligations of your Voucher.