Families; individuals who are disabled, handicapped, or at least 62 years of age; single adults may be eligible for the programs if the annual income of the family or individual is below the following limits:

HUD Issue: 2-13-2008	PERSON/FAMILY INCOME LIMIT
PROGRAM	1 Person	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 People	7 People	8 People
30% of Median	13500	15400	17350	19250	20800	22350	23850	25400
Very Low-Income	22450	25700	28900	32100	34650	37250	39800	42350
Low-Income	35950	41100	46200	51350	55450	59550	63650	67800

*For each person in excess of 8 persons, eight percent (8%) of the four-person base should be added to the eight-person limit. Figures should be rounded to the nearest $50.

In general, income from all sources received by all members of the family household who are not minors (under 18 years of age) are included in the annual income of the family. Examples of income which will be counted and verified in writing to determine if the applicant will be eligible for the program are:

• Wages,overtime pay and tips before taxes and payroll deductions, earned by adult family members;
• Social Security, S.S.I., unemployment benefits, insurance, public assistance, child support payments, interest and dividends, pensions, and disablility benefits.

The general criteria for tenant screening are:

• Applicants pay their rent on time
• Maintain their units in a clean, safe manner
• Abide by the terms of the lease
• Have the ability to live independently with or without supportive services

Screening materials include, but are not limited to:

• Past/current landlord checks.
• Acceptable credit references.
• Acceptable background checks via public record information provided by Superior, Municipal court and FBI records.
• Interview with clients and other family members.