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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT ARE THE FAYETTEVILLE METRO HA'S NORMAL HOURS OF
OPERATION?
All Fayetteville Metropolitan HA offices are normally open Monday through Friday
from 8:30am until 5:00pm, with the exception of recognized holidays.
The Maintenance Office is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30
pm. with the exception of recognized holidays.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE HOUSING PROGRAMS?
If you are interested in applying for public housing, you can visit our Downloads
page or contact our Housing Management
Office. For information about applying for the Housing Choice Voucher Program,
visit the Section 8 Page
or contact our Leased Housing Office. It
should be noted that currently the Section Eight Program is not accepting applications.
WHAT WAITING LISTS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN?
Please
visit the waiting list page on this web site to find out what programs are open.
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO WAIT TO GET HOUSING?
The amount of time varies depending on the number of applicants on the waiting
list and the availability of housing. Generally, approved Public Housing applicants
are housed in an average of six (6) months. Section Eight Housing Choice Voucher
applicants can expect about a five (5) year wait.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM SELECTED FOR HOUSING?
Public Housing applicants will receive a letter notifying you of an available
housing unit and ask that you contact us. It is very important that the information
provided on the pre-application be kept current at all times as this is the
only way we have to contact you. If you should relocate after making application,
please contact the Grove View Terrace Housing
Management Office at (910) 483-6980 to report your change of address.
Section Eight applicants will receive a letter from the Housing Authority notifying
you that your name is at the top of the waiting list. You will be given an appointment
to come into the Section Eight Office to complete an application and determine
eligibility. It is very important that the information provided at the time
of placement on the waiting list be kept current at all times as this is the
only way we have to contact you. If you should relocate please contact
the Section Eight Department at (910) 483-3648 with your change of address.
WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I BRING WITH ME TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC
HOUSING?
You will be required to bring Social Security cards and birth certificates for
all household members; and current picture identification for all members of
the household that are 18 years of age and older.
WHAT ARE THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION?
Eligibility for housing programs is generally based on income and the size of
the family. For more information about eligibility visit the specific program
page, like the Public Housing Page
or the Section 8 Page, or contact
our office.
HOW OLD MUST I BE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING?
You must be 18 years of age or older.
WHAT WOULD BE THE AMOUNT OF RENT?
Normally, tenants would pay rent equal to 30% of the adjusted household income.
There are some exceptions. The minimum rent for Public Housing is $25.00, for
the Section Eight Housing Choice Voucher the minimum rent is $50.00.
IS A SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED?
Yes. The security deposit for public housing is $75.00 and must be paid in full
prior to move-in.
The security deposit for Section Eight units is determined by the landlord and
generally is equal to one month rent but may vary from landlord to landlord.
HOW DOES A LANDLORD PLACE A HOUSE/UNIT ON THE HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM?
Interested Landlords should contact the
Leased Housing Office to schedule an owners briefing.
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