To be eligible for assistance, applicants must meet the definition of a single person or family as defined by Federal law. Eligibility determination is based on anticipated income from assets and annual income for a 12 month period. The head of household must be at least 18 years of age or older.

The total family income of these persons or groups of persons must not exceed the following income limits. The definition of income is determined by Federal law.

Number of Persons	Section 8 Income Limit	Public Housing Income Limit
1	$19,600	$31,400
2	$22,400	$35,850
3	$25,200	$40,350
4	$28,000	$44,800
5	$30,250	$48,400
6	$32,500	$52,000
7	$34,750	$55,600
8 or more	$37,000	$59,150

 

Other Eligibility Factors That Are Considered:

Applicant must have:

• Good rental payment history
• No confirmed record of illegal drug-related activity, criminal or violent behavior
• No previous eviction notices or outstanding charges
• Good history of relationships with neighbors
• No outstanding balance with SMHA
• Good housekeeping skills