How to Apply for Low Income Housing in Northern California
State governments often own housing that they rent to low income individuals individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. California bases the rents for its housing programs upon income, instead of the property's size or location. To apply for low income housing in Northern California, you must live in the area and prove low income status.
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Things You'll Need
- Financial paperwork Medical bills Monthly bills Personal identification
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Check the websites for the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for low income housing available in Northern California. (See Resources.)
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Click on the link for the residential area in which you are interested. You may also search by city, county or zip code on the HUD website. For example, selecting "Napa" in the "County" search field will bring up available low income housing units in Napa County.
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Scroll through the listings of available units and addresses. Call the phone number listed. Tell them that you are inquiring about the low income housing. Ask how to apply.
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Schedule an appointment to apply for the available housing you want. Bring financial paperwork, including pay stubs, medical bills and documentation of monthly expenses. Also, bring personal identification, such as a driver’s license, that establishes your Northern California residency.
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Apply for more than one housing unit in case one or more of your applications is rejected. Also, apply for public housing vouchers in California for additional financial assistance to help cover the cost of housing. View more information on the HUD California website, which lists Public Housing Agencies by city or zip code in California, including Northern California. (See Resources.)
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Apply for other low income housing units in Northern California by searching city government websites. Some cities list low income housing information or have links to associated websites. For instance, the city of Milpitas provides access to a webpage dedicated to information about affordable housing in the area. (See Resources.)
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