PRP.7.5.080 Application Procedure

(a) Any family may apply for admission to the rental housing program. Families may apply for both rental and homeownership, but must submit a separate application for each program.

(b) All applications will be dated and time-recorded as received and ranked in accordance with the Selection Preferences in Section PRP.7.5.110 of this ordinance.

(c) Verification and Certification of Family Composition. The Housing Authority shall verify household composition for determination of eligibility for unit size.

(1) As a condition of admission to, or continued occupancy of any unit, the Housing Authority shall require all applicable family members, as requested, to execute a consent form authorizing the Release of Information. The Housing Authority shall also require the family to submit the documentation necessary to verify eligibility or continued occupancy. Information or documentation shall be determined to be necessary if it is required for purposes of determining or auditing a family's eligibility to receive housing assistance, for determining the family's annual income or for verifying related information. The use or disclosure of information obtained for a family or from another source pursuant to this release and consent shall be limited to Housing Authority purposes.

(d) Utility Check. If applicant has an outstanding utility bill, the applicant can apply and be placed on the waiting list but cannot be awarded a unit until such financial obligation is paid in full.

(e) Criminal Background Check. Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations the Housing Authority will require any applicant and adults who will occupy the home to execute a consent to a criminal records background check through any Tribal, local, state or federal law enforcement agency.

(f) Juvenile Background Check. All minor children of an applicant family between the ages of 13 and 18 will require a criminal background check to the extent allowed by law.

(g) Criminal Activity. Criminal activity five years old or less, that resulted in bodily harm to any individual and/or was drug related will result in the applicant being deemed ineligible, unless there is evidence of rehabilitation to reasonably ensure that such activity will not be repeated.

(h) Fraud and Misrepresentations. The Housing Authority will notify an applicant in writing if any misrepresentations of information such as, household composition, other stated facts or incomplete information are revealed through the verification process. Fraudulent or intentional misrepresentation of information shall result in a determination of ineligibility for housing assistance and may also result in the referral to the proper authorities.