PUBLIC HOUSING

The Public Housing Program is a program funded and regulated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), created to assist lower income families live in affordable, decent and safe housing. The housing agency owns the units rented to approved families. The participating families are required to pay 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent and utilities.

Resident Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information about your family and your income. Cooperate during your annual reexaminations with HCH’s staffers.
• As soon as your household undergoes a changes, notify HCH in writing if you or any other adult in your family has a change in income.
• Live in the unit as your primary home. You may not sublet it to someone else.
• Take care of the unit. Do not allow anyone in your family or guests damage it.
• Notify HCH in writing if:

1) you are away from home for more than a month;
2) you move out or end your lease; or
3) you receive an eviction notice.

• Allow HCH’s annual unit inspection to proceed as well as other inspections as long as they are in accordance with the lease agreement and HCH’s rights as landlord.
• Notify HCH in writing if your household composition changes, specifically if:

1) any member of your family moves out; or
2) if you add any children to your family by birth, adoption, or legal custody.

• Request permission in writing from both the landlord and from HCH if anyone else in your family wants to move.
• Pay your portion of the rent and your utilities on time.
• Abide by all the provisions in your lease. You and your family MUST NOT get involved with crime, drugs, or violence.