The Application Process

The application for occupancy at MH Homes can be confusing for applicants since it is administered by two different groups. It is actually a two-step process for applicants working with both the agency and the on-site management staff to complete the admission process. This process can best be illustrated below:

Applying for residency at MH Homes is a two-step process which involves interaction with both The Housing Authority and on-site management. The Housing Authority issues the rental assistance in the form of project based vouchers and the management group verifies eligibility for occupancy and the other affordable programs in place. The process begins as follows below:

1. Applicant Completes Pre-Application with the Housing Agency
   Follow the links from Step 1a at the top of this page to go to the agency website where you will complete a pre-application that will be reviewed by agency staff. You will then be added to the site based wait list.
2. Submittal to Agency Wait List
   The pre-application will be reviewed by agency staff. Please complete the pre-application in its entirety. The pre-application when completed will be uploaded to the site based wait list.
3. Waitlist Selection by Agency
   Applicants are pulled from the site waitlist and sent notifications for formal briefings.
4. Briefing Notification Sent to Applicant
   The notification will include what documents and materials you will need to bring to your scheduled briefing in order to complete the formal application a Section 8 voucher. However, there will be additional materials and the apartment deposit that will be required on that day to complete your interview/application with the site management staff.
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5. Briefing for Eligibility for The Section 8 Program
   The Housing Authority will meet with you during a briefing to discuss your eligibility for the Section 8 program. All documents requested by the Section 8 department in their correspondence must be presented at that time by the applicant for verification for eligibility.
6. Voucher Issuance
   The Section 8 voucher is issued after eligibility for the program is confirmed..
7. Referral to Onsite Management
   Once the agency has confirmed eligibility, and the voucher is issued, you will be re-directed and referred by The Housing Authority to the property administrative office to complete an application for occupancy at the site and eligibility for the other affordable programs that are in place at this property. Property management staff members will be on hand to assist you with any questions that you might have during the application process.
8. Interview for Eligibility for The Tax Credit/Affordable Programs
   Applicants will meet with site staff at the actual property administrative office. A “What You Will Need List” of documents is available at the top of this page. You will need to present all the requested documents during your interview and complete an application for admittance to the site and the other affordable programs in place which includes, a background/criminal check.
9. Payment of Deposit
   Payment of the deposit will be required on the day of your interview and they are as follows by bedroom size on the rental criteria PDF at the top of this page.
10. Assignment of Unit Number/Address
    A unit number/address will be assigned on the day of the interview.
11. Eligibility Verification for The Tax Credit/Affordable Programs
    Eligibility will be determined based on the application that you complete and the documents that you present during your interview.
12. Final Approval for Eligibility
    Third party verification will be required so it might take several days for completion by the site staff. Your file is also reviewed by the property management corporate level staff to ensure eligibility with the affordable programs.
13. Applicant Notification of Eligibility
    The on-site property management staff will notify you in writing and possibly by telephone that your eligibility for occupancy at our property has either been confirmed or denied.
14. Assignment of Move in Date
    The on-site management staff will confirm the date of your move in and assist you with any questions that you might have concerning your move, utility connections, etc.
15. Applicant Moves In
    The site staff walks your apartment on the date of move-in assuring move in readiness. The lease, addendums, and all other supporting lease documents are signed and completed with the site staff. Keys are issued. Pro-rated rent if due is paid and the site staff will walk your new apartment with you to ensure your satisfaction with your new home.

The application for occupancy at MH Homes can be confusing for applicants since it is administered by two different programs. Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program applicants work with the on-site management staff to complete the admission process. This process can best be described as follows below:

Applying for residency at our property is a one-step process that involves interaction with the on-site management team. We issue rental assistance in the form of project-based vouchers and verifies eligibility for occupancy and the other affordable programs in place. The process begins as follows below:

1. Applicant Completes Pre-Application with the Management Office Site Manager
   Follow the links from Step 1a at the top of this page to go to the agency website where you will complete a pre-application that will be reviewed by management staff. You will then be added to the site-based waitlist.
2. Submittal to Site-Based Wait List
   The pre-application will be reviewed by management staff. Please complete the pre-application in its entirety. The pre-application when completed will be uploaded to the site-based waitlist.
3. Interview for Eligibility for The Tax Credit/Affordable Programs
   Applicants will meet with site staff at the actual property administrative office. A “What You Will Need List” of documents is attached below. You will need to present all the requested documents during your interview and complete an application for admittance to the site and the other affordable programs in place which includes, a background/criminal check.
4. Payment of Deposit
   Payment of the deposit will be required on the day of your interview. Deposits are listed by bedroom size and can be found on the rental criteria PDFs listed at the top of the page.
5. Assignment of Unit Number/Address
   A unit number/address will be assigned on the day of the interview.
6. Eligibility Verification for The Tax Credit/Affordable Programs
   Eligibility will be determined based on the application that you complete and the documents that you present during your interview.
7. Final Approval for Eligibility
   Third-party verification will be required so it might take several days for completion by the site staff. Your file is also reviewed by the property management’s corporate staff to ensure eligibility for the affordable programs.
8. Applicant Notification of Eligibility
   The on-site management staff will notify you in writing and possibly by telephone that your eligibility for occupancy at our property has either been confirmed or denied.
9. Assignment of Move-in Date
   The site staff will confirm the date of your move-in and assist you with any questions that you might have concerning your move, utility connections, etc.
10. Applicant Moves In
    The site staff walks your apartment on the date of move-in assuring move-in readiness. The lease, addendums, and all other supporting lease documents are signed and completed by the site staff. Keys are issued. Pro-rated rent if due is paid and the site staff will walk your new apartment with you to ensure your satisfaction with your new home.