Qualifying for the Public Housing Program

Under the Public Housing Program, the applicant must qualify as a family and be under the HUD prescribed income limits. The head of household must be 19 years of age or older or 18 years old and married. The applicant must pass comprehensive screening which includes background checks on criminal history, previous landlord references, other housing authorities, employers, social service agencies, court records and the like.

The Eufaula Housing Authority determines the amount of rent based on the family's total income. Generally, the rent is 30% of the adjusted gross income. Once declared eligible and the family's name is called from the waiting list, the appropriate sized apartment is selected for the family.