Public Housing Program

The Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery, Alabama

PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM

What is Public Housing?

Low-income public housing provides to eligible persons affordable, safe, decent, and sanitary housing. Public housing attempts to insure a social and economical mix of low-income residents in order to foster social stability and upward mobility. Eligibility requirements are determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the rent of eligible residents is based upon adjusted gross income.

Who may apply?

•	Low-income families as determined by HUD

•	Persons at least 19 years old or 18 years old and married

•	Persons living in substandard housing or homeless

•	Persons who are involuntarily displaced

When and where may I apply?

Public housing applications are taken Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at all MHA site locations and the Administrative Office. Click here for a list of all locations, addresses and telephone numbers.

Documents you must bring with you to complete a full application:

•	Birth certificates or other temporary acceptable birth verifications (shot records, school records, voter registration, U.S. Passport) for all members of the household; or a USCIS Form I-94 substantiating naturalization/ immigration for all members of the household.

•	Social Security cards, or the signed Social Security paperwork showing you applied for cards.

•	Marriage certificate or divorce decree, if applicable.

•	Most current landlord's name and complete mailling address. Additional landlord information is required if current residence has been less than one year.

•	Employer's name, complete mailing address, and telephone number.

•	Most recent Social Security/ SSI award letter.

•	Child support check stubs.

•	Unemployment check stubs.

•	Veterans benefit award letter.

•	Bank/ Credit Union address and telephone number.

•	Photo identification for all adult members (18 years and older).

Rent/Security Deposit

The amount of rent is based on the total household income and is determined at the time of eligibility. A $100 security deposit is required when the lease is signed.


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