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St. Cloud HRA | 1225 West St. Germain St. | St. Cloud, MN 56301
St Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority
St Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority
- Eligibility Requirements
- Income Guidelines
- Income Requirements
- Rules and Restrictions
- Waiting List
- Pet Policy
Public & Subsidized Housing Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must fall within the definition of a family and meet occupancy standards and criteria that fall under the following list. Eligibility criteria include: Citizenship, Income Requirements, Background Checks, Disability/Handicapped, and Reasonable Necessary Accommodations.
References will also be required of all applicants. All public and subsidized housing is subject to federal, state and local fair housing laws. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap/disability, family status, national origin, receipt of public assistance, marital status or sexual orientation.
CITIZENSHIP
Verification of Citizenship or Eligible Non-citizen Status of each family member regardless of age must be determined. Prior to being admitted, all citizens and nationals will be required to sign a declaration under penalty of perjury. (They will be required to show proof of their status by such means as Social Security card, birth certificate, military ID or I-94 military DD 214 Form.) Prior to being admitted, all eligible non--citizens who are 62 years of age or older will be required to sign a declaration under penalty of perjury. They will also be required to show proof of age.
Upon application, all eligible non-citizens must sign a declaration of their status and a verification consent form and provide their original Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) documentation. The St. Cloud HRA will make a copy of the individual's INS documentation and place the copy in the file. The HRA will verify their status through the INS SAVE system. If the INS SAVE system cannot confirm eligibility, the St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority will mail information to the INS so a manual check can be made of INS records.
Family members who do not claim to be citizens, nationals or eligible non-citizens, or whose status cannot be confirmed, must be listed on a statement of non-eligible members and the list must be signed by the head of the household. Any family member who does not choose to declare there status must be listed on the statement of non-eligible members. If no family member is determined to be eligible under this Section, the family's admission will be denied.
If the St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority determines that a family member has knowingly permitted an ineligible non-citizen (other than any ineligible non-citizens listed on the lease) to permanently reside in their unit, the family’s assistance will be terminated.
To qualify, you must fall within the definition of a family and meet occupancy standards and criteria that fall under the following list. Eligibility criteria include: Citizenship, Income Requirements, Background Checks, Disability/Handicapped, and Reasonable Necessary Accommodations.
References will also be required of all applicants. All public and subsidized housing is subject to federal, state and local fair housing laws. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap/disability, family status, national origin, receipt of public assistance, marital status or sexual orientation.
CITIZENSHIP
Verification of Citizenship or Eligible Non-citizen Status of each family member regardless of age must be determined. Prior to being admitted, all citizens and nationals will be required to sign a declaration under penalty of perjury. (They will be required to show proof of their status by such means as Social Security card, birth certificate, military ID or I-94 military DD 214 Form.) Prior to being admitted, all eligible non--citizens who are 62 years of age or older will be required to sign a declaration under penalty of perjury. They will also be required to show proof of age.
Upon application, all eligible non-citizens must sign a declaration of their status and a verification consent form and provide their original Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) documentation. The St. Cloud HRA will make a copy of the individual's INS documentation and place the copy in the file. The HRA will verify their status through the INS SAVE system. If the INS SAVE system cannot confirm eligibility, the St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority will mail information to the INS so a manual check can be made of INS records.
Family members who do not claim to be citizens, nationals or eligible non-citizens, or whose status cannot be confirmed, must be listed on a statement of non-eligible members and the list must be signed by the head of the household. Any family member who does not choose to declare there status must be listed on the statement of non-eligible members. If no family member is determined to be eligible under this Section, the family's admission will be denied.
If the St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority determines that a family member has knowingly permitted an ineligible non-citizen (other than any ineligible non-citizens listed on the lease) to permanently reside in their unit, the family’s assistance will be terminated.
Public & Section 8 New Construction Income Guidlines
The Public Housing Department is involved in the direct management and operation of HUD Conventional Low Income Housing, Section 8 New Construction, and the Tax Credit Affordable Housing program.
These housing programs require the applicant to move to one of the designated Housing Authority Housing Complexes. There is a separate waiting list for each complex along with different Eligibility and Income Requirements that you must meet. Rent is based on 30% of the family’s adjusted gross income.
GRACE MCDOWALL or GERMAIN TOWERS APARTMENTS -S8NC
The applicant must meet the following income limits effective March 19, 2009:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
1 23,450
2 26,800
NORTHWAY TOWNHOMES -S8NC
The applicant must meet the following income limits:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
2 26,800
3 30,150
4 33,500
5 36,200
6 38,850
WILSON OR EMPIRE APARTMENTS - Public Hsg
The applicant must meet the following income limits:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
1 37,500
2 42,900
3 48,250
CEDAR, FLINTWOOD, & QUARRY TOWNHOUSES AND **SCATTERED SITE HOMES - Public Hsg
The applicant must meet the following income limits:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
2 42,900
3 48,250
4 53,600
5 59,900
6 62,200
We have 41 scattered site houses available throughout the City with three, four and five bedrooms, based on family size and income limits.
The Public Housing Department is involved in the direct management and operation of HUD Conventional Low Income Housing, Section 8 New Construction, and the Tax Credit Affordable Housing program.
These housing programs require the applicant to move to one of the designated Housing Authority Housing Complexes. There is a separate waiting list for each complex along with different Eligibility and Income Requirements that you must meet. Rent is based on 30% of the family’s adjusted gross income.
GRACE MCDOWALL or GERMAIN TOWERS APARTMENTS -S8NC
The applicant must meet the following income limits effective March 19, 2009:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
1 23,450
2 26,800
NORTHWAY TOWNHOMES -S8NC
The applicant must meet the following income limits:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
2 26,800
3 30,150
4 33,500
5 36,200
6 38,850
WILSON OR EMPIRE APARTMENTS - Public Hsg
The applicant must meet the following income limits:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
1 37,500
2 42,900
3 48,250
CEDAR, FLINTWOOD, & QUARRY TOWNHOUSES AND **SCATTERED SITE HOMES - Public Hsg
The applicant must meet the following income limits:
Number of Persons Maximum Income Limit
2 42,900
3 48,250
4 53,600
5 59,900
6 62,200
We have 41 scattered site houses available throughout the City with three, four and five bedrooms, based on family size and income limits.
Public Housing/Section 8 Income Requirements
INCOME (defined): Income means income from all sources of each member of the household as determined in accordance with criteria established by HUD. (See also "Annual Income.")
ANNUAL INCOME (defined): Annual income means the anticipated total income from all sources received by the head of household and spouse (even if temporarily absent) and by each additional member of the family, 18 years and older, including all net income derived from assets, for the 12-month period following the effective date of initial determination or re-examination of income. Annual income includes, but is not limited to: the full amount of wages and salaries; net income from a business or profession; net income of any kind from assets; periodic payments from Social Security, annuities, insurance policies, retirement income, pensions, disability or death benefits; welfare assistance; alimony and regular contributions or gifts; all regular pay, special payments and allowances received by a member of the Armed Forces; payments to the head of the household for support of a minor; relocation payments made to displaced persons under the Uniform Relocation Act. Annual income does not include: non-recurring income, defined as casual, sporadic, and irregular gifts, reimbursements for the cost of treatment of an illness or medical care, or certain temporary, non-recurring or sporadic income; income from employment of minors (including foster children); income of certain care providers; lump sum additions to family assets; the full amount of student financial assistance paid directly to the student or to the educational institution; special pay to a family member serving in the Armed Forces who is exposed to hostile fire; income from certain training programs; reparation payments; earnings in excess of $480 for each full-time student who is 18 years old or older (excluding head of household or spouse); adoption assistance payments in excess of $480 per adopted child; refunds or rebates received by the family for property taxes paid on the dwelling unit; amounts specifically excluded by any other Federal statute from consideration as income for purposes of determining eligibility or benefits under a category of assistance programs that includes assistance under the National Housing Act of 1937 or Section 236 of the National Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
ADJUSTED INCOME (defined): Adjusted income means annual income (as determined by the responsible entity) of the members of the family residing or intending to reside in the dwelling unit. In determining adjusted income, the responsible entity must deduct the following mandatory deductions from annual income: $480 for each dependent; $400 for any elderly family or disabled family; the sum of the following, to the extent the sum exceeds three percent of annual income; unreimbursed medical expenses of any elderly family or disabled family; and unreimbursed reasonable attendant care and auxiliary apparatus expenses for each member of the family who is a person with disabilities, to the extent necessary to enable any member of the family (including the member who is a person with disabilities) to be employed, but this allowance may not exceed the earned income received by family members who are 18 years of age or older who are able to work because of such attendant care or auxiliary apparatus; and any reasonable child care expenses necessary to enable a member of the family to be employed or to further his or her education.
INCOME LIMITS: The applicant family or individual must meet income requirements. The family’s annual income anticipated for the next twelve months must be at or below the current income limit set for low income families. This income limit is based upon 80% of the median income for the area. The Public Housing Authority examines the current family income and projects it forward for the next twelve months to calculate anticipated annual income. A period of less than twelve months may be used if the family’s source of income is temporary or unusual, and which will not likely recur in the next twelve months. No deductions or allowances are subtracted from the total annual income in determining the family’s eligibility for the program. The income limit restrictions do not apply to a family already living in Public Housing. The family will not be required to move out if their income exceeds the current income limit.
INCOME (defined): Income means income from all sources of each member of the household as determined in accordance with criteria established by HUD. (See also "Annual Income.")
ANNUAL INCOME (defined): Annual income means the anticipated total income from all sources received by the head of household and spouse (even if temporarily absent) and by each additional member of the family, 18 years and older, including all net income derived from assets, for the 12-month period following the effective date of initial determination or re-examination of income. Annual income includes, but is not limited to: the full amount of wages and salaries; net income from a business or profession; net income of any kind from assets; periodic payments from Social Security, annuities, insurance policies, retirement income, pensions, disability or death benefits; welfare assistance; alimony and regular contributions or gifts; all regular pay, special payments and allowances received by a member of the Armed Forces; payments to the head of the household for support of a minor; relocation payments made to displaced persons under the Uniform Relocation Act. Annual income does not include: non-recurring income, defined as casual, sporadic, and irregular gifts, reimbursements for the cost of treatment of an illness or medical care, or certain temporary, non-recurring or sporadic income; income from employment of minors (including foster children); income of certain care providers; lump sum additions to family assets; the full amount of student financial assistance paid directly to the student or to the educational institution; special pay to a family member serving in the Armed Forces who is exposed to hostile fire; income from certain training programs; reparation payments; earnings in excess of $480 for each full-time student who is 18 years old or older (excluding head of household or spouse); adoption assistance payments in excess of $480 per adopted child; refunds or rebates received by the family for property taxes paid on the dwelling unit; amounts specifically excluded by any other Federal statute from consideration as income for purposes of determining eligibility or benefits under a category of assistance programs that includes assistance under the National Housing Act of 1937 or Section 236 of the National Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
ADJUSTED INCOME (defined): Adjusted income means annual income (as determined by the responsible entity) of the members of the family residing or intending to reside in the dwelling unit. In determining adjusted income, the responsible entity must deduct the following mandatory deductions from annual income: $480 for each dependent; $400 for any elderly family or disabled family; the sum of the following, to the extent the sum exceeds three percent of annual income; unreimbursed medical expenses of any elderly family or disabled family; and unreimbursed reasonable attendant care and auxiliary apparatus expenses for each member of the family who is a person with disabilities, to the extent necessary to enable any member of the family (including the member who is a person with disabilities) to be employed, but this allowance may not exceed the earned income received by family members who are 18 years of age or older who are able to work because of such attendant care or auxiliary apparatus; and any reasonable child care expenses necessary to enable a member of the family to be employed or to further his or her education.
INCOME LIMITS: The applicant family or individual must meet income requirements. The family’s annual income anticipated for the next twelve months must be at or below the current income limit set for low income families. This income limit is based upon 80% of the median income for the area. The Public Housing Authority examines the current family income and projects it forward for the next twelve months to calculate anticipated annual income. A period of less than twelve months may be used if the family’s source of income is temporary or unusual, and which will not likely recur in the next twelve months. No deductions or allowances are subtracted from the total annual income in determining the family’s eligibility for the program. The income limit restrictions do not apply to a family already living in Public Housing. The family will not be required to move out if their income exceeds the current income limit.
Public Housing/Section 8 Rules & Restrictions
To qualify, you must fall within the definition of a family and meet occupancy standards and other qualifications as determined by the HRA under the Fair Housing Act. References will also be required of all applicants.
"A person with a disability may request reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, participation in a program and/or during the grievance procedures."
Basic Facts about the Fair Housing Act:
What Housing Is Covered? The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, or housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.
What Is Prohibited? In the sale and rental of housing in the state of Minnesota no one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap/disability, creed, marital status, public assistance, affectional preference or ancestry:
Refuse to rent or sell housing
Refuse to negotiate for housing
Make housing unavailable
Deny a dwelling
Set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling
Provide different housing services or facilities
Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) or
Deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing.
Additional Protection if You or Someone Associated with you have a Disability:
Have a physical or mental disability (including hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex and mental retardation) that substantially limits one or more major life activities,
Have a record of such a disability or are regarded as having such a disability your landlord may not:
Refuse to let you make reasonable modifications to your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing. (Where reasonable, the landlord may permit changes only if you agree to restore the property to its original condition when you move.)
Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing.
However, housing need not be made available to a person who is a direct threat to the health or safety of others or who currently uses illegal drugs.
For Further Information:
The Fair Housing Act and HUD's regulations contain more detail and technical information. If you need a copy of the law or regulations, contact the HUD Office nearest you.
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Information that is obtained directly from applicants, or from those persons authorized by the applicant, will be used or disclosed only for purposes relating directly to the administration of the Public Housing Program. All information that is "private data on individuals" under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.01 and following) will be handled in compliance with that law.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The Public Housing Authority will rely upon sources of information which may include, but are not limited to, Public Housing Authority records, personal interviews with the applicant or resident, home visits, credit checks, criminal and court records or police departments' records, references from previous and current landlords (or agents), employers, family, social workers, parole/probation officers.
VERIFICATION
Lack of Information and Applicant's Responsibility: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested non-¬economic eligibility verifications are executed by the applicant and/or appropriate members of the household and returned to the Public Housing Authority. The Public Housing Authority shall send the verifications to the appropriate individual or entity. An application file lacking these verifications will be considered incomplete and regular processing delayed until the information is received or the matter is otherwise resolved by the Public Housing Authority. If the Public Housing Authority determines that the applicant has unreasonably failed to supply information, the Public Housing Authority will provide written notice of proposal to deny the application. The Public Housing Authority will deny the application ten business days after the notice has been mailed, unless the applicant supplies that information or requests and obtains an extension from the Public Housing Authority.
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicants must supply the names, addresses and phone numbers of the managers of the residences where they resided for a minimum of the preceding five years. If the applicant cannot supply non-institutional residences during this period because the applicant was hospitalized, in a halfway house, etc, then the applicant must supply names, addresses and phone numbers of the applicant’s three most recent non-institutional residences.
Applicants must complete reference forms for prior non-institutional landlords. The Public Housing Authority will consider references from social workers and institutional providers, such as halfway houses and hospitals, but these references will not substitute for the required landlord references.
Applicants will be required to identify states and counties where they have lived for the previous ten years.
Applicants will be required to identify any residence, institutional or non-institutional, where they have been required or asked to leave and to state the reason.
Applicants will be required to identify all criminal convictions. Applicants will be required to disclose their arrest record and to state the circumstances of offenses charged and the disposition of the charge.
To qualify, you must fall within the definition of a family and meet occupancy standards and other qualifications as determined by the HRA under the Fair Housing Act. References will also be required of all applicants.
"A person with a disability may request reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, participation in a program and/or during the grievance procedures."
Basic Facts about the Fair Housing Act:
What Housing Is Covered? The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, or housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.
What Is Prohibited? In the sale and rental of housing in the state of Minnesota no one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap/disability, creed, marital status, public assistance, affectional preference or ancestry:
Refuse to rent or sell housing
Refuse to negotiate for housing
Make housing unavailable
Deny a dwelling
Set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling
Provide different housing services or facilities
Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) or
Deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing.
Additional Protection if You or Someone Associated with you have a Disability:
Have a physical or mental disability (including hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex and mental retardation) that substantially limits one or more major life activities,
Have a record of such a disability or are regarded as having such a disability your landlord may not:
Refuse to let you make reasonable modifications to your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing. (Where reasonable, the landlord may permit changes only if you agree to restore the property to its original condition when you move.)
Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing.
However, housing need not be made available to a person who is a direct threat to the health or safety of others or who currently uses illegal drugs.
For Further Information:
The Fair Housing Act and HUD's regulations contain more detail and technical information. If you need a copy of the law or regulations, contact the HUD Office nearest you.
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Information that is obtained directly from applicants, or from those persons authorized by the applicant, will be used or disclosed only for purposes relating directly to the administration of the Public Housing Program. All information that is "private data on individuals" under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.01 and following) will be handled in compliance with that law.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The Public Housing Authority will rely upon sources of information which may include, but are not limited to, Public Housing Authority records, personal interviews with the applicant or resident, home visits, credit checks, criminal and court records or police departments' records, references from previous and current landlords (or agents), employers, family, social workers, parole/probation officers.
VERIFICATION
Lack of Information and Applicant's Responsibility: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested non-¬economic eligibility verifications are executed by the applicant and/or appropriate members of the household and returned to the Public Housing Authority. The Public Housing Authority shall send the verifications to the appropriate individual or entity. An application file lacking these verifications will be considered incomplete and regular processing delayed until the information is received or the matter is otherwise resolved by the Public Housing Authority. If the Public Housing Authority determines that the applicant has unreasonably failed to supply information, the Public Housing Authority will provide written notice of proposal to deny the application. The Public Housing Authority will deny the application ten business days after the notice has been mailed, unless the applicant supplies that information or requests and obtains an extension from the Public Housing Authority.
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicants must supply the names, addresses and phone numbers of the managers of the residences where they resided for a minimum of the preceding five years. If the applicant cannot supply non-institutional residences during this period because the applicant was hospitalized, in a halfway house, etc, then the applicant must supply names, addresses and phone numbers of the applicant’s three most recent non-institutional residences.
Applicants must complete reference forms for prior non-institutional landlords. The Public Housing Authority will consider references from social workers and institutional providers, such as halfway houses and hospitals, but these references will not substitute for the required landlord references.
Applicants will be required to identify states and counties where they have lived for the previous ten years.
Applicants will be required to identify any residence, institutional or non-institutional, where they have been required or asked to leave and to state the reason.
Applicants will be required to identify all criminal convictions. Applicants will be required to disclose their arrest record and to state the circumstances of offenses charged and the disposition of the charge.
Public & Section 8 New Construction Waiting List
Households must complete an application to participate in the Public Housing Program. The online application is not working at this time.
Eligible applicants are then put on a waiting list for admission that uses the date and time of application and preference factors to determine priority of placement. The Public Housing Authority makes a preliminary eligibility determination, to determine whether the applicant will be placed on the waiting list and to determine priority of placement. Placement on the waiting last will be based upon information in the household’s application. Final eligibility will be determined after the applicant is notified that the applicant is approaching the top of the waiting list.
Applications for housing assistance programs are taken in the HRA office daily during regular business hours. You may fill out the application at the HRA office, take it with you and return it, fill it out on-line at the HRA office or you may fill it out on-line from any computer with internet access. The Public Housing Authority may close the waiting list because it has a sufficient number of applicants it can serve in a reasonable period of time. If the waiting list is closed, the Public Housing Authority will accept an application WHEN AND IF an applicant is otherwise eligible and claims to qualify for a Preference, and there is not an adequate pool of applicants already on the waiting list for that particular bedroom size who are likely to qualify for a Preference, and therefore, it appears that the applicant would qualify for assistance before other applicants on the waiting list.
Updating the Waiting List: No less than annually, the Public Housing Authority will update the waiting list by mailing letters to applicants to determine whether they continue to be interested in Public Housing. The Public Housing Authority will remove names of applicants who fail to respond.
Reinstatement to Waiting List: When applicants are removed from the waiting list because they failed to contact the Public Housing Authority reconfirming continued interest in Public Housing, they will be reinstated to the list if they contact the Public Housing Authority within sixty (60) days of their removal from the waiting list. The applicant will be reinstated onto the list using the date of the original application.
"A person with a disability may request reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, participation in a program and/or during the grievance procedures."
Closing and Opening the Waiting List: Before suspending or resuming taking applications, the Public Housing Authority will issue a public announcement. The announcement will be published in local newspapers at least two (2) weeks before the waiting list is closed or opened.
APPLICANTS FOR BOTH PUBLIC HOUSING AND SECTION 8 ASSISTANCE: Applicants who applied for both Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance (Section 8), and who are admitted into a Public Housing unit after April 26, 1993 may remain on the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher.
Households must complete an application to participate in the Public Housing Program. The online application is not working at this time.
Eligible applicants are then put on a waiting list for admission that uses the date and time of application and preference factors to determine priority of placement. The Public Housing Authority makes a preliminary eligibility determination, to determine whether the applicant will be placed on the waiting list and to determine priority of placement. Placement on the waiting last will be based upon information in the household’s application. Final eligibility will be determined after the applicant is notified that the applicant is approaching the top of the waiting list.
Applications for housing assistance programs are taken in the HRA office daily during regular business hours. You may fill out the application at the HRA office, take it with you and return it, fill it out on-line at the HRA office or you may fill it out on-line from any computer with internet access. The Public Housing Authority may close the waiting list because it has a sufficient number of applicants it can serve in a reasonable period of time. If the waiting list is closed, the Public Housing Authority will accept an application WHEN AND IF an applicant is otherwise eligible and claims to qualify for a Preference, and there is not an adequate pool of applicants already on the waiting list for that particular bedroom size who are likely to qualify for a Preference, and therefore, it appears that the applicant would qualify for assistance before other applicants on the waiting list.
Updating the Waiting List: No less than annually, the Public Housing Authority will update the waiting list by mailing letters to applicants to determine whether they continue to be interested in Public Housing. The Public Housing Authority will remove names of applicants who fail to respond.
Reinstatement to Waiting List: When applicants are removed from the waiting list because they failed to contact the Public Housing Authority reconfirming continued interest in Public Housing, they will be reinstated to the list if they contact the Public Housing Authority within sixty (60) days of their removal from the waiting list. The applicant will be reinstated onto the list using the date of the original application.
"A person with a disability may request reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, participation in a program and/or during the grievance procedures."
Closing and Opening the Waiting List: Before suspending or resuming taking applications, the Public Housing Authority will issue a public announcement. The announcement will be published in local newspapers at least two (2) weeks before the waiting list is closed or opened.
APPLICANTS FOR BOTH PUBLIC HOUSING AND SECTION 8 ASSISTANCE: Applicants who applied for both Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance (Section 8), and who are admitted into a Public Housing unit after April 26, 1993 may remain on the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher.
Public Housing/Section 8 Pet Policy
Section 227 of the Housing and Urban Rural Recovery Act of 1983, as it pertains to assisted housing, provides that an owner or manager of federally assisted housing built for elderly families may not prohibit or prevent a resident from owning or having a common household pet living in the resident’s dwelling unit. Therefore, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud will permit residents to own and keep common household pets in their apartments if the following policies are followed. (NOTE: This pet policy is not applicable to pets who assist the disabled i.e. seeing eye dogs.)
1.) Definitions
Common Household Pet means a domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rodent (defined as gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits), fish or turtle, that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes. Common household pet does not include reptiles (except turtles). If this definition conflicts with any applicable state or local laws or regulation defining the pets that may be owned or kept in dwelling accommodations, the State or local law or regulation will apply. This definition will not include animals used to assist the disabled.
Project for the elderly or disabled means any project assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (other than Section 8 or 17 of the Act), built for occupancy by elderly families (defined as age 62+, handicapped/disabled).
2.) Innoculations: Pet owners must have their pets innoculated in accordance with State and Local laws.
3.) Sanitary Standards
Pets must be housebroken
Pets must be exercised off HRA Property or in designated pet exercise areas, and Resident is responsible for promptly cleaning up pet droppings and to properly dispose of said droppings in a sealed plastic bag and placed in a garbage dumpster.
In case of cats or other animals using litter boxes (box to be kept inside of Resident unit), pet owners are not allowed to let waste accumulate, and are required to change litter twice each week. Used litter and pet waste must be disposed of by placing it in a sealed plastic bag and properly disposing in the garbage dumpster.
Pet owner must remove and dispose of all waste caused by animal in building interior. This includes washing and disinfecting areas of building following the "accident."
Resident shall take adequate precautions to eliminate any pet odors within or around unit and maintain unit in a sanitary condition at all times. In addition to other inspections permitted under the lease, the HRA may, after one day notice to Resident and during reasonable hours, enter and inspect the premises. Entry and inspection of this type may be done only if HRA has received a signed complaint alleging (or HRA has reasonable grounds to believe) that the conduct or condition of a pet in the dwelling unit constitutes a nuisance or threat to the health or safety of the occupants of the project or other persons.
4.) Pet Restraints: dogs and cats will remain inside the Resident’s unit unless they are on a leash and directly controlled by an adult. Pets are not permitted in public areas of the building except while directly entering or exiting the building. Birds and rodents must be caged at all times. Pet owner acknowledges that other residents may have allergies related to pets or are easily frightened by animals. Pet owner, therefore, agrees to exercise common sense and courtesy with respect to other residents’ right to peaceful and quiet enjoyment of premises.
5.) Registration: All pets must be registered with the HRA. This registration must be done before the pet is brought onto the project premises and must be updated annually (at regular recertification time). Registration must include: a.) certificate signed by licensed veterinarian or a State or local authority empowered to inoculate animals stating that pet has received all inoculations required by applicable state and local laws; b.) information sufficient to identify the pet and demonstrate that it is a common household pet (pet should wear an identification collar); c.) the name, address, and phone number of at least 2 responsible parties (living in the St. Cloud area) who will care for pet if pet owner dies, is incapacitated or is otherwise unable to care for pet. (Need a written statement from each of the responsible parties that they are willing to be responsible.); d.) pet owner must sign a statement indicating he/she has read pet policy and agrees to comply with the policies. HRA may refuse to register a pet if pet is not a common household pet, if the keeping of the pet would violate any applicable house rule, if pet owner fails to provide complete registration information or fails to annually update pet registration, or if HRA determines, based on pet owner’s habits and practices, that the pet owner will be unable to keep pet in compliance with pet policies and other lease obligations. The pet’s temperament will be considered as a factor in determining the prospective pet owner’s ability to comply with pet rules and other lease obligation. HRA will not refuse to register pet based on determination that pet owner is financially unable to care for pet or that pet is inappropriate based on therapeutic value to the pet owner or the interests of property of existing Residents. HRA will notify pet owner if it refuses to register the pet. Such notice will state the basis for HRA’s action and will be served on the pet owner by a.) sending a letter by first class mail, properly stamped and addressed to Resident at dwelling unit with a proper return address; or b.) serving a copy of notice to any adult answering door at Resident’s dwelling unit, or if no adult responds by placing notice under or through door, if possible, or else attach notice to door. The notice of refusal to register a pet may be combined with notice of pet violation.
6.) Density of Residents and pets: A maximum number of one (1) four legged and/or warm blooded, common household pet allowed per dwelling unit in the building.
7.) Pet size and Pet type:
Bird: including canary, parakeet, finch, or other species that are normally kept in cages.
Fish: in tanks or aquariums not to exceed 20 gallons in capacity. Poisonous or dangerous fish are not permitted.
Dog: not to exceed 20 pounds in weight at maturity.
Cat: species commonly used for household pets (felis catus). Cats must be declawed.
8.) Potential Financial Obligation of Resident: Residents who own or keep a cat or dog in their units must pay a refundable pet deposit. The deposit is in addition to a security deposit collected on the dwelling unit. The HRA may use pet deposit only to pay reasonable expenses directly attributed to the presence of the pet in the project including, but not limited to, the costs of repairs and replacements to and fumigation, of the Resident’s dwelling unit and the cost of animal care facilities (see "protection of the pet"). The HRA will refund the unused portion of pet deposit to Resident within a reasonable time after Resident moves from project or no longer has pet in dwelling unit. Pet deposit will be $100.00 for a cat or a dog.
9.) Protection of the Pet: If the health or safety of a pet is threatened by the death or incapacity of the pet owner, or by other factors that render the pet owner unable to care for the pet, the HRA may contact the responsible parties listed in the pet registration. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the pet, or the HRA despite reasonable effort, has been unable to contact the responsible party/parties, the HRA may contact the appropriate State or local authority and request the removal of the pet. If no State or local authority is authorized to remove a pet under these circumstances, the HRA may enter the pet owner’s unit, remove the pet and place the pet in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the pet owner or representative of the pet owner is able to assume responsibility for the pet, but no longer than 30 days. The cost of the animal care facility provided under this section will be born by the pet owner. If the pet owner (or pet owner’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost of the animal care facility may be paid from the pet deposit.
10.) Standards of Care:
Pet owner is required to have dog or cat spayed or neutered (written proof of such is required).
Pets are not allowed in lobby of building (except to allow entrance or exit of building), hallways, community spaces, laundry room or other common areas in the building. Only one animal will be allowed on the elevator at a time.
Pets may not be left unattended in a dwelling unit for 12 hours or more. If this is found to be true, HRA may enter and have pet removed and transferred to appropriate shelter. The HRA accepts no responsibility for the pet.
Resident will not permit any disturbance by their pet which would interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other Residents whether by barking, howling, biting, scratching, or other activities.
Pets must be kept clean and free of fleas.
Cats must be de-clawed.
Resident may not alter unit to create an enclosure for the animal.
11.) Pet Licensing: Dogs are to be licensed yearly with the City of St. Cloud or in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.
12.) Pets Temporarily on the Premises: Residents and/or guests and visitors to the building may not bring pets onto the property or into the building. Pets may not be kept temporarily at the building unless all of the rules outlined in the Pet Policy are followed.
13.) Pet Rule Violation: If HRA determines on basis of objective facts, supported by written statements that pet owner has violated a rule governing the owning and keeping a pet, HRA may serve written notice of pet rule violation on pet owner as follows: a.) sending a letter by first class mail, properly stamped and addressed to Resident at dwelling unit with a proper return address; or b.) serving a copy of notice to any adult answering door at Resident’s dwelling unit, or if no adult responds by placing notice under or through door, if possible, or else attach notice to door.
The notice of pet rule violation will a.) contain a brief statement of the factual basis for the determination and pet rule(s) alleged to be violated; b.) state that the owner has 10 days from effective date of service of notice to correct violation (including, in appropriate circumstances, removal of the pet), or to make a written request to discuss violation with HRA staff; c.) state that the pet owner is entitled to be accompanied by another person of his/her choice at the meeting; and d.) state that the pet owner’s failure to correct the violation, to request a meeting, or to appear at a requested meeting may result in initiation of procedures to terminate the pet owner’s tenancy.
14.) Pet Rule Violation Meeting: If the owner makes a timely request for a meeting to discuss an alleged pet rule violation, the HRA will establish a mutually agreeable time and place for the meeting but no later than 15 days from the effective date of service of the notice of pet rule violation. At the pet rule violation meeting, the pet owner and HRA will discuss any alleged pet rule violation and attempt to correct it. The project owner may, as a result of this meeting, give the pet owner additional time to correct the violation.
15.) Notice of Pet Removal: If the pet owner and HRA are unable to resolve the pet rule violation at the pet rule violation meeting, or if the HRA determines that the pet owner has failed to correct the pet rule violation within any additional time provided for this purpose, the HRA may serve a written notice on the pet owner requiring the pet owner to remove the pet. This notice must contain: a.) a brief statement of the factual basis for the determination and the pet rule violation; b.) state that the pet owner must remove the pet within 10 days of the effective day of service of the notice of pet removal (of the meeting, if notice is served at the meeting); and c.) state that failure to remove the pet may result in initiation of procedures to terminate the pet owner’s tenancy.
16.) Initiation of Procedures to Remove a Pet or Terminate the Pet Owner’s Tenancy: The HRA may not initiate procedures to terminate a pet owner’s tenancy based on a pet rule violation unless: a.) the pet owner has failed to remove the pet or correct a pet rule violation within the applicable time period specified; and b.) the pet rule violation is sufficient to begin procedures to terminate the pet owner’s tenancy under the terms of the lease and applicable regulations. The HRA may initiate procedures to remove a pet at any time in accordance with provisions of applicable state and local law.
Section 227 of the Housing and Urban Rural Recovery Act of 1983, as it pertains to assisted housing, provides that an owner or manager of federally assisted housing built for elderly families may not prohibit or prevent a resident from owning or having a common household pet living in the resident’s dwelling unit. Therefore, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud will permit residents to own and keep common household pets in their apartments if the following policies are followed. (NOTE: This pet policy is not applicable to pets who assist the disabled i.e. seeing eye dogs.)
1.) Definitions
Common Household Pet means a domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rodent (defined as gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits), fish or turtle, that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes. Common household pet does not include reptiles (except turtles). If this definition conflicts with any applicable state or local laws or regulation defining the pets that may be owned or kept in dwelling accommodations, the State or local law or regulation will apply. This definition will not include animals used to assist the disabled.
Project for the elderly or disabled means any project assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (other than Section 8 or 17 of the Act), built for occupancy by elderly families (defined as age 62+, handicapped/disabled).
2.) Innoculations: Pet owners must have their pets innoculated in accordance with State and Local laws.
3.) Sanitary Standards
Pets must be housebroken
Pets must be exercised off HRA Property or in designated pet exercise areas, and Resident is responsible for promptly cleaning up pet droppings and to properly dispose of said droppings in a sealed plastic bag and placed in a garbage dumpster.
In case of cats or other animals using litter boxes (box to be kept inside of Resident unit), pet owners are not allowed to let waste accumulate, and are required to change litter twice each week. Used litter and pet waste must be disposed of by placing it in a sealed plastic bag and properly disposing in the garbage dumpster.
Pet owner must remove and dispose of all waste caused by animal in building interior. This includes washing and disinfecting areas of building following the "accident."
Resident shall take adequate precautions to eliminate any pet odors within or around unit and maintain unit in a sanitary condition at all times. In addition to other inspections permitted under the lease, the HRA may, after one day notice to Resident and during reasonable hours, enter and inspect the premises. Entry and inspection of this type may be done only if HRA has received a signed complaint alleging (or HRA has reasonable grounds to believe) that the conduct or condition of a pet in the dwelling unit constitutes a nuisance or threat to the health or safety of the occupants of the project or other persons.
4.) Pet Restraints: dogs and cats will remain inside the Resident’s unit unless they are on a leash and directly controlled by an adult. Pets are not permitted in public areas of the building except while directly entering or exiting the building. Birds and rodents must be caged at all times. Pet owner acknowledges that other residents may have allergies related to pets or are easily frightened by animals. Pet owner, therefore, agrees to exercise common sense and courtesy with respect to other residents’ right to peaceful and quiet enjoyment of premises.
5.) Registration: All pets must be registered with the HRA. This registration must be done before the pet is brought onto the project premises and must be updated annually (at regular recertification time). Registration must include: a.) certificate signed by licensed veterinarian or a State or local authority empowered to inoculate animals stating that pet has received all inoculations required by applicable state and local laws; b.) information sufficient to identify the pet and demonstrate that it is a common household pet (pet should wear an identification collar); c.) the name, address, and phone number of at least 2 responsible parties (living in the St. Cloud area) who will care for pet if pet owner dies, is incapacitated or is otherwise unable to care for pet. (Need a written statement from each of the responsible parties that they are willing to be responsible.); d.) pet owner must sign a statement indicating he/she has read pet policy and agrees to comply with the policies. HRA may refuse to register a pet if pet is not a common household pet, if the keeping of the pet would violate any applicable house rule, if pet owner fails to provide complete registration information or fails to annually update pet registration, or if HRA determines, based on pet owner’s habits and practices, that the pet owner will be unable to keep pet in compliance with pet policies and other lease obligations. The pet’s temperament will be considered as a factor in determining the prospective pet owner’s ability to comply with pet rules and other lease obligation. HRA will not refuse to register pet based on determination that pet owner is financially unable to care for pet or that pet is inappropriate based on therapeutic value to the pet owner or the interests of property of existing Residents. HRA will notify pet owner if it refuses to register the pet. Such notice will state the basis for HRA’s action and will be served on the pet owner by a.) sending a letter by first class mail, properly stamped and addressed to Resident at dwelling unit with a proper return address; or b.) serving a copy of notice to any adult answering door at Resident’s dwelling unit, or if no adult responds by placing notice under or through door, if possible, or else attach notice to door. The notice of refusal to register a pet may be combined with notice of pet violation.
6.) Density of Residents and pets: A maximum number of one (1) four legged and/or warm blooded, common household pet allowed per dwelling unit in the building.
7.) Pet size and Pet type:
Bird: including canary, parakeet, finch, or other species that are normally kept in cages.
Fish: in tanks or aquariums not to exceed 20 gallons in capacity. Poisonous or dangerous fish are not permitted.
Dog: not to exceed 20 pounds in weight at maturity.
Cat: species commonly used for household pets (felis catus). Cats must be declawed.
8.) Potential Financial Obligation of Resident: Residents who own or keep a cat or dog in their units must pay a refundable pet deposit. The deposit is in addition to a security deposit collected on the dwelling unit. The HRA may use pet deposit only to pay reasonable expenses directly attributed to the presence of the pet in the project including, but not limited to, the costs of repairs and replacements to and fumigation, of the Resident’s dwelling unit and the cost of animal care facilities (see "protection of the pet"). The HRA will refund the unused portion of pet deposit to Resident within a reasonable time after Resident moves from project or no longer has pet in dwelling unit. Pet deposit will be $100.00 for a cat or a dog.
9.) Protection of the Pet: If the health or safety of a pet is threatened by the death or incapacity of the pet owner, or by other factors that render the pet owner unable to care for the pet, the HRA may contact the responsible parties listed in the pet registration. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the pet, or the HRA despite reasonable effort, has been unable to contact the responsible party/parties, the HRA may contact the appropriate State or local authority and request the removal of the pet. If no State or local authority is authorized to remove a pet under these circumstances, the HRA may enter the pet owner’s unit, remove the pet and place the pet in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the pet owner or representative of the pet owner is able to assume responsibility for the pet, but no longer than 30 days. The cost of the animal care facility provided under this section will be born by the pet owner. If the pet owner (or pet owner’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost of the animal care facility may be paid from the pet deposit.
10.) Standards of Care:
Pet owner is required to have dog or cat spayed or neutered (written proof of such is required).
Pets are not allowed in lobby of building (except to allow entrance or exit of building), hallways, community spaces, laundry room or other common areas in the building. Only one animal will be allowed on the elevator at a time.
Pets may not be left unattended in a dwelling unit for 12 hours or more. If this is found to be true, HRA may enter and have pet removed and transferred to appropriate shelter. The HRA accepts no responsibility for the pet.
Resident will not permit any disturbance by their pet which would interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other Residents whether by barking, howling, biting, scratching, or other activities.
Pets must be kept clean and free of fleas.
Cats must be de-clawed.
Resident may not alter unit to create an enclosure for the animal.
11.) Pet Licensing: Dogs are to be licensed yearly with the City of St. Cloud or in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.
12.) Pets Temporarily on the Premises: Residents and/or guests and visitors to the building may not bring pets onto the property or into the building. Pets may not be kept temporarily at the building unless all of the rules outlined in the Pet Policy are followed.
13.) Pet Rule Violation: If HRA determines on basis of objective facts, supported by written statements that pet owner has violated a rule governing the owning and keeping a pet, HRA may serve written notice of pet rule violation on pet owner as follows: a.) sending a letter by first class mail, properly stamped and addressed to Resident at dwelling unit with a proper return address; or b.) serving a copy of notice to any adult answering door at Resident’s dwelling unit, or if no adult responds by placing notice under or through door, if possible, or else attach notice to door.
The notice of pet rule violation will a.) contain a brief statement of the factual basis for the determination and pet rule(s) alleged to be violated; b.) state that the owner has 10 days from effective date of service of notice to correct violation (including, in appropriate circumstances, removal of the pet), or to make a written request to discuss violation with HRA staff; c.) state that the pet owner is entitled to be accompanied by another person of his/her choice at the meeting; and d.) state that the pet owner’s failure to correct the violation, to request a meeting, or to appear at a requested meeting may result in initiation of procedures to terminate the pet owner’s tenancy.
14.) Pet Rule Violation Meeting: If the owner makes a timely request for a meeting to discuss an alleged pet rule violation, the HRA will establish a mutually agreeable time and place for the meeting but no later than 15 days from the effective date of service of the notice of pet rule violation. At the pet rule violation meeting, the pet owner and HRA will discuss any alleged pet rule violation and attempt to correct it. The project owner may, as a result of this meeting, give the pet owner additional time to correct the violation.
15.) Notice of Pet Removal: If the pet owner and HRA are unable to resolve the pet rule violation at the pet rule violation meeting, or if the HRA determines that the pet owner has failed to correct the pet rule violation within any additional time provided for this purpose, the HRA may serve a written notice on the pet owner requiring the pet owner to remove the pet. This notice must contain: a.) a brief statement of the factual basis for the determination and the pet rule violation; b.) state that the pet owner must remove the pet within 10 days of the effective day of service of the notice of pet removal (of the meeting, if notice is served at the meeting); and c.) state that failure to remove the pet may result in initiation of procedures to terminate the pet owner’s tenancy.
16.) Initiation of Procedures to Remove a Pet or Terminate the Pet Owner’s Tenancy: The HRA may not initiate procedures to terminate a pet owner’s tenancy based on a pet rule violation unless: a.) the pet owner has failed to remove the pet or correct a pet rule violation within the applicable time period specified; and b.) the pet rule violation is sufficient to begin procedures to terminate the pet owner’s tenancy under the terms of the lease and applicable regulations. The HRA may initiate procedures to remove a pet at any time in accordance with provisions of applicable state and local law.
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