Housing Choice Vouchers | Can I move before my lease is up?
Unless you are the victim of domestic violence, you would need your landlord’s permission to move before your lease is up.
Public Housing | Can I make alterations to my unit?
You should always check with the Maintenance Department or your Program Manager before making any alterations to your unit. Otherwise you could end up being in violation of your lease and also being charged to undo the alterations.
Public Housing | re pets allowed in public housing?
Yes, pets are allowed but there are some restrictions. You should contact your Program Manager to get the information you need. You should do this before you get the pet.
Public Housing | What if I lose my job or something else happens and my income decreases substantially?
Contact your Program Manager and let them know about your changed circumstances. They will be able to give you direction on how your changed circumstances will affect your rent.
Public Housing | What if something breaks in my unit after hours or on a weekend and it’s an emergency?
Call the main number for the Maintenance Department. Someone will always answer the phone and help you with your problem.
What happens when I come to the top of the waiting list?
If you are on the waiting list for a Housing Choice Voucher, you will be contacted when you come to the top of the list. At that time, Housing Catalyst will ask for documentation verifying eligibility. Once eligibility is confirmed, and voucher assistance is available, you will be invited to a meeting to receive a voucher More...
How do I know if the waiting list is open?
All waiting list openings are posted on our Voucher Waiting Lists webpage. If you would like to receive email notifications when waiting lists open, you can complete the sign-up form on that page.
How long is the waiting list?
Your time on the waiting list will vary depending on the program you have applied for, the size of apartment you need, your date of application, and other eligibility criteria.
What if I need a special unit or some other type of accommodation for my disability?
There is a place on the application for you to let us know that you will need some type of accommodation for your disability. You should also ask for a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form so that we can better understand exactly what your needs will be.
How do I apply for rental assistance?
Most of our rental assistance programs have waiting lists that open as availability arises. For details on the rental assistance programs we offer and how to apply, visit our Rental Assistance page.
