| Q. |
How do I apply for a Housing Choice Voucher? |
| A. |
Lincoln Housing Authority participates in the statewide centralized waiting list. Go to www.waitlistcentralri.com for additional information and applications. |
| Q. |
As a Housing Choice Voucher Participant, how much will I pay for rent? |
| A. |
Tenants typically pay 30 percent of their income towards
housing costs. The Housing Choice Voucher
subsidy pays the rest under a certain amount called the “payment standard” based
upon the HUD fair market rents.
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| Q. |
Is my Application kept confidential? |
| A. |
Yes. Only authorized
Housing Authority personnel, HUD personnel and our auditors have access to such
information. Information is not disclosed
or released without proper authorization from the applicant |
| Q. |
Are there application fees?
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| A. |
No |
| Q. |
Are pets allowed in public housing? |
| A. |
Yes, with certain restrictions. Restrictions are outlined in our Pet Policy.
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| Q. |
Can political contacts influence my status on the waiting
list? |
| A. |
No. Our agency follows strict HUD regulations with respect
to tenant selection.
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| Q. |
Do you provide any services to the public housing residents?
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| A. |
We do not provide any direct services outside of housing
and maintenance needs.
However, we
have a Recertification/Tenant Services Specialist on staff to assist wherever possible.
Our facilities have access to local transportation services through the senior center,
home health aide services, surplus food programs and more.
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| Q. |
Once my name is placed on the waiting list, do I have to
do anything else?
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| A. |
Yes. Each year,
the Housing Authority conducts an update of our Public Housing waiting list, and you will need
to complete an annual application update to stay on the list. If your update is not returned by the date requested, your application will
be withdrawn from the Wait List. At
any time, you may be requested to submit verification of the information you provided
on your application forms. You should
contact our office any time your information changes, particularly changes in
address, income or household size. Applicants on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will be contacted annually by RI Housing. Any changes to your application must be made at the www.waitlistcentralri.com website.
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