Waiting List Preapplication Form Lamar Housing Authority (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

Instructions/definitions of Pre-Application Selection Preference

A description of each preferences are listed below. Your actual eligibility for each preference will

be considered and verified when you reach the top of a list and are asked to complete the full

application.

Please uses the following categories to determine what you should check on the 2

page of

the pre-application that best describes your situation:

Agricultural employment: Working in agriculture or works in agriculture 51% or more during

a 12 month period. Disabled from agricultural work; retired from agricultural work. Retirement

labor of deceased spouse may qualify remaining family members. (Emerald Homes only).

Rent 50% or more of income: Paying more than 50% of my monthly income towards rent

utilities. (Strainhurst only)

Living in Substandard Housing: Living in a housing which does not provide safe or adequate

shelter, Examples would be no indoor plumbing, no toilet, bathtub or shower for exclusive us of

the family; inadequate or unsafe electrical services; inadequate or unsafe source of heat; no

kitchen; or extremely over crowded conditions. (Strainhurst only)

Involuntarily Displaced: Vacated, or will vacate your present home as a result of a disaster, such

as a fire, flood, government activity or by action of the owner. One or more members of the family

are a victim of domestic violence or hate crimes. Are unable to use critical elements of your home

due to any family member’s mobility or other impairment. (Strainhurst only)

Victim of Homelessness: Families living in a public or private shelter; living on the street, or in an

automobile, or who are participant in a transitional housing program. It may also mean families

who lack a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence. (Section 8 only)

Victim of Domestic Violence: Victims of a recent incident of domestic violence; victims of hate

crimes. (Section 8 only)

Victims of Natural Disaster: Involuntary relocation due to recent flood, fire, or other catastrophic

natural event. (Section 8 only)

Currently employed: Head of household is currently employed (Section 8 Only)

Disabled or Elderly Head of household or spouse is elderly or disabled. Elderly is defined as

over the age of 62. A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment of long and

indefinite duration. (Section 8 only)

Student: Head of household is currently enrolled in an institution of education and working

towards self-sufficiency. (Section 8 only)

Job Training Program: Head of household is currently enrolled in a Job training or upward

mobility program. (Section 8 Only)

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