Some feel like they will never find an affordable place to live, and especially not when time is short to find it. But there are opportunities to do so. Check into the options that might be available in your local low income housing complex.
We all know that having a home is the first step to trying to get ahead. If you are struggling to find a home, there are options for low income residents who are interested in finding that first step up for your family.
Although individual preferences are established by each local housing agency that administers low-income housing, a common one is that residents of the immediate local community have precedence over those who live further away. If you live close to the rental property, make sure to mention this when you submit your application.
If you live in low-income housing and have a change to your income or family status (a divorce, for example), you’re required to notify the housing agency within ten days. This may affect your monthly rent or eligibility for the program, so it’s important to be up front about the information.
The National Crime Prevention Council calls for the construction of affordable housing to reduce crime because “neighborhood cohesion and economic stability are enhanced in areas where the continuing supply of dispersed, affordable housing is assured.”
Affordable housing helps schools attract and retain the best teachers. School districts across the country have developed innovative affordable housing programs that recognize that it is important for teachers to put down roots in the communities where they teach.