WHAT IF I OWE MONEY TO A FORMER LANDLORD OR HAVE A CRIMINAL HISTORY, CAN I STILL BE HOUSED?
Every applicant is subject to our screening process that includes, but is not limited to a criminal background check and former tenancy history. Applicants that owe a housing authority or any other federally subsidized program funds will not be processed for occupancy. The applicant must pay the funds owed prior to the application being processed. After the application is processed, the applicant must meet all other conditions for occupancy. Repayment of funds that are due, does not necessarily qualify an applicant for occupancy.
WHAT IF I NEED EMERGENCY HOUSING?
We do not have or provide emergency assistance.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC HOUSING AND THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (SECTION 8)?
Public Housing is owned by the Housing Authority and manages the property it leases. The family has a lease agreement with the Housing Authority. The Section 8 is housing that is owned and managed by private landlords. The Section 8 assistance portion of the rent directly to the landlord and the tenant pays the balance of the rent to the landlord.
HOW IS RENT DETERMINED
Your rent is determined by a HUD calculation using a combination of your income minus allowable deductions; the resident pays 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent.
WHEN IS MY RENT DUE?
Rent is due on the first day of each month. If rent is not received on or before the first business day after the tenth day of the month, you will be issued a 14 day notice and a late fee added to your account.
CAN I PAY WITH CASH?
We DO NOT accept cash. Rent must be paid by check or money order made payable to the Housing Authority of Bowling Green. In the event that your personal check is returned from our bank for non-sufficient funds, you must pay by Cashier’s Check or Money Order within 10 days of notification. The total due at the time will include your rent amount plus $30.00 ($20.00 late fee and $10.00 non-sufficient funds fee).
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WHEN MOVE OUT?
If you are moving out, you must complete a written notice of Intent to Vacate thirty (30) days prior to your moving date.