What is Public Housing? The Public Housing program which is referred to Low Rent is a federally funded program that assists low income families with rental assistance. The units are owned by the Housing Authority. How do I apply? An application needs to be submitted on application day. Applications are taken every second Thursday of the month from 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m.only. The family will be interviewed only on application day. Applications must be turned submitted in person during application day. Please do not mail or fax applications. How much do I pay? Rent Payment: The formula used in determining rental payment is the following:      •  30% of monthly adjusted income (after allowed deductions)      •  $50 minimum rent Who is eligible? Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. An HA determines your eligibility based on: 1) annual gross income; 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you are eligible, the HA will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants.  The PHA will deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the project's environment. The PHA uses income limits developed by HUD. HUD sets the lower income limits at 80% and very low income limits at 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which you choose to live.  The Income limits vary from area to area so you may be eligible at one HA but not at another. To begin the process download & complete all forms: Public Housing Required Information & Fact Sheet Public Housing Waiting List Application Criminal Check Acknowledgement Authorization to Release Supplement Authorization for the Release of Information/Privacy Act Notice