Frequently Asked Questions
What are the income
guidelines?
If I have money in a CD or savings account, am I still eligible?
Is the apartment complex on a bus line?
Is there a bus stop for
children?
How much is the security
deposit?
What do I
need to do in order to
move in?
Is there a parking lot
available?
If I have money in a CD or savings account, am I still eligible?
Yes-,Residents usually pay 30% of their gross
income for rent. This amount (less approved HUD deductions such as
medical and child care expenses, etc.) includes a utility allowance.
Residents also may choose to pay what is known as flat rent. The HACC
works with applicants to determine which rent arrangement is best for
them.
According to the Pet Policy residents may have pets that weigh less than
20 lbs. Please view the Pet
Policy for complete information.
There is a waiting list for public housing.
The length of time that a family might wait to be housed varies.
In order to keep the waiting list down to manageable numbers the
Authority accepts applications for public housing when the wait may be
less than one year under the current rate of unit turnover.
Successful applicants receive a letter stating that their name is
on the Authority’s waiting list.
The applicant should keep this letter as verification that the
Authority received his/her application.
Each year the Authority mails a letter to the applicant asking if he/she
would like to
remain on the waiting list.
The applicant must respond within the time limit stated in the letter or
his/her name will be removed from the waiting list.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform the Authority in
writing of any change of address or telephone
number.
Most of the time gross rent includes water, electricity and gas. It
does not include cable,
satellite or telephone service.
Columbia Place, Skelton Place, Steer Place, Washington Square,
Youman Place and Hayes Homes have on-site laundry facilities.
None of the apartments are furnished although all include a stove and refrigerator.
Is the apartment complex on a bus line?
All complexes are within walking distance of a bus line.
Is there a bus stop for
children?
School buses pick up children at both of the family housing sites,
Dorsey Homes and Dunbar Court.
Excellent public schools are located near all of our family communities.
Champaign County neighborhoods have an excellent reputation for quality of
life and are great places to raise children.
Leases run month-to-month and are automatically renewed each month when
the rent is paid.
How much is the security
deposit?
The security deposit is the greater of one month’s gross rent.
What do I need to do
in order to move in?
The applicant must pay the security deposit, the first month’s rent and
be able to put resident-paid utilities in his/her name.
Is there a parking lot
available?
All communities provide free parking for residents, but not for
visitors. Visitors may use
on-street parking if it is available.
What are the income guidelines?
As of FY 2008, an applicant’s gross income
must be under the amounts listed
in the table
below. Gross income
includes interest from savings accounts,
but not the principle. To
be sure, a potential applicant should contact the Authority and ask for
an income verification.
|
# In Family |
Annual Income |
|
1 |
$36,500 |
|
2 |
$41,700 |
|
3 |
$46,950 |
|
4 |
$52,150 |
|
5 |
$56,300 |
|
6 |
$60,500 |
|
7 |
$64,650 |
|
8 |
$68,850 |
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