RESIDENT POLICIES & FORMS
RESIDENT POLICIES & FORMS
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
The federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), is voluntary for both landlords and tenants. It helps eligible families of lower income with their monthly rent payments.
How it works:
A family whose household income is fifty percent or less of the area's medium household income (AMI) is qualified to participate in the program from the Longmont Housing Authority. Through a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract, directly monthly payments are made to the landlord/property owner as a portion of the tenant's monthly rent payment. After allowances are made for utilities not included in the rent, the HAP makes up the difference in total amount due.
Example:
If thirty percent of a family's gross monthly income is $600.00, and rent (including utilities) for the selected apartment is $1,600.00 per month, the tenant pays the landlord $600.00 and the remaining $1,000.00 is paid to the landlord by the Longmont Housing Authority through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
The federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), is voluntary for both landlords and tenants. It helps eligible families of lower income with their monthly rent payments.
How it works:
A family whose household income is fifty percent or less of the area's medium household income (AMI) is qualified to participate in the program from the Longmont Housing Authority. Through a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract, directly monthly payments are made to the landlord/property owner as a portion of the tenant's monthly rent payment. After allowances are made for utilities not included in the rent, the HAP makes up the difference in total amount due.
Example:
If thirty percent of a family's gross monthly income is $600.00, and rent (including utilities) for the selected apartment is $1,600.00 per month, the tenant pays the landlord $600.00 and the remaining $1,000.00 is paid to the landlord by the Longmont Housing Authority through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
The federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), is voluntary for both landlords and tenants. It helps eligible families of lower income with their monthly rent payments.
How it works:
A family whose household income is fifty percent or less of the area's medium household income (AMI) is qualified to participate in the program from the Longmont Housing Authority. Through a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract, directly monthly payments are made to the landlord/property owner as a portion of the tenant's monthly rent payment. After allowances are made for utilities not included in the rent, the HAP makes up the difference in total amount due.
Example:
If thirty percent of a family's gross monthly income is $600.00, and rent (including utilities) for the selected apartment is $1,600.00 per month, the tenant pays the landlord $600.00 and the remaining $1,000.00 is paid to the landlord by the Longmont Housing Authority through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
The federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), is voluntary for both landlords and tenants. It helps eligible families of lower income with their monthly rent payments.
How it works:
A family whose household income is fifty percent or less of the area's medium household income (AMI) is qualified to participate in the program from the Longmont Housing Authority. Through a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract, directly monthly payments are made to the landlord/property owner as a portion of the tenant's monthly rent payment. After allowances are made for utilities not included in the rent, the HAP makes up the difference in total amount due.
Example:
If thirty percent of a family's gross monthly income is $600.00, and rent (including utilities) for the selected apartment is $1,600.00 per month, the tenant pays the landlord $600.00 and the remaining $1,000.00 is paid to the landlord by the Longmont Housing Authority through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
SPECIAL POPULATION RESTRICTIONS
Senior Housing Communities, Aspen Meadows Apartments, The Lodge and Hearthstone at Hover Crossing, Fall River Apartments, and Village Place Apartments, are restricted for households in which all members are 62 years of age or older. Spring Creek Apartments are open to households with at least one household member that is 55 years of age or older.
SPECIAL POPULATION RESTRICTIONS
Senior Housing Communities, Aspen Meadows Apartments, The Lodge and Hearthstone at Hover Crossing, Fall River Apartments, and Village Place Apartments, are restricted for households in which all members are 62 years of age or older. Spring Creek Apartments are open to households with at least one household member that is 55 years of age or older.
SPECIAL POPULATION RESTRICTIONS
Senior Housing Communities, Aspen Meadows Apartments, The Lodge and Hearthstone at Hover Crossing, Fall River Apartments, and Village Place Apartments, are restricted for households in which all members are 62 years of age or older. Spring Creek Apartments are open to households with at least one household member that is 55 years of age or older.
Senior Housing Communities, Aspen Meadows Apartments, The Lodge and Hearthstone at Hover Crossing, Fall River Apartments, and Village Place Apartments, are restricted for households in which all members are 62 years of age or older. Spring Creek Apartments are open to households with at least one household member that is 55 years of age or older.
Senior Housing Communities, Aspen Meadows Apartments, The Lodge and Hearthstone at Hover Crossing, Fall River Apartments, and Village Place Apartments, are restricted for households in which all members are 62 years of age or older. Spring Creek Apartments are open to households with at least one household member that is 55 years of age or older.
Information for Tenants
Owner Responsibilities
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Performs tenant screening prior to selection and leasing.
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Complies with terms of the HAP contract and lease.
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Performs all usual management and landlord functions.
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Maintains the unit in accordance with HQS and makes required repairs in a prompt manner.
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Notifies LHA when the family vacates the unit.
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All owner responsibilities are further defined in the HAP contract and lease.
Family Responsibilities
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Supply all required information to the LHA and/or HUD as necessary for participation in the program.
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Search for housing
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Pay their portion of the rent and adhere to all lease requirements.
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Permit biennial and other reasonable inspections of unit.
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Use the unit solely as the principal place of residence, agreeing not to assign or sublet.
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Promptly notify the authority within 10 days of any family composition or income change.
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Pay all applicable utility bills.
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Maintain the unit in the manner as requested by the owner.
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Notify LHA and landlord prior to vacating the unit.
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Not be involved in any fraudulent activities.
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Comply with the voucher and terms of the lease.
Family Eligibility Requirements
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The family's household annual income must not exceed HUD's established income limit.
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The family must be a U.S. citizen or legal non-citizen.
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Persons evicted from public housing or any voucher program for drug related criminal activity are ineligible for at least three years.
Authority and Family Payments
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Payment Standards are established by the LHA and are based on the cost of housing and utilities in the LHA jurisdiction.
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The family's share of gross rent must not exceed forty percent of the family monthly income.
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The LHA's HAP payment will not exceed the amount of the payment standard minus the family total tenant payment.