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Housing Choice Voucher Program
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM WAITING LIST
oPENING ON MAY 1, 2024 THROUGH MAY 7, 2024
The Citrus County Housing Services Division will be accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program wait list starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The waiting list will remain open until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. At that time, the waiting list will close, and no further applications will be accepted.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded rental assistance program provided by the Department of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for low-income households, especially those meeting specific local preference in the following categories: Current Citrus County resident, Homeless, 62 years of age or older, a person with a disability and/or a victim of domestic violence.
A computer lottery system will be used to randomly select 250 applications to be put on the waitlist. The preferences selected by the applicant will be used in determining the position on the waitlist.
Housing Services is attempting to reach those who are least likely to apply, such as the elderly, persons with disabilities and/or victims of domestic violence.
Applications will not be available in the Citrus County Housing Services office and fax requests will not be accepted. Applicants may use any computer, tablet, or smartphone with Internet access to apply, including free use of computers at public libraries. If you require assistance with the online application process, contact one of the following agencies: Citrus County Libraries, Daystar, United Way, Mid Florida Homeless Coalition (for those experiencing homelessness) or Family Resource Center. Those without internet access may submit a written request to the Housing office for a paper application in advance of the opening of the list. The request must explain why they are unable to use the online application. Completed paper applications must be mailed back to the Housing office on or before the date the list closes to be accepted.
You can apply at the link provided below (Link will activate on May 1, 2024):
https://www.pha-web.com/portals/onlineApplication/1488.
Persons with disabilities who need special accommodation should call 352-527-7520 for assistance.
TENANT PORTAL.PNG) |
APPLICANT PORTAL.PNG) |
WAITING LIST STATUS.PNG) |
Upon clicking the "Waiting List Status" button, enter just your social security number without any dashes and select the lookup button. If your name DOES NOT appear, your application was NOT chosen for the lottery. Please feel free to apply when the list opens again. If your name DOES appear, it will show you the number you hold on to the Waiting List. Applicants must update changes in contact information in the Applicant Portal. Applicants are also required to respond to requests from the PHA to determine their continuing interest in assistance.
The purpose of rental assistance is to help very low and low-income households secure decent rental housing by providing financial assistance that helps fill the gap between the family's ability to pay and total housing costs.
Eligibility:
Very low-income renters/applicants must verify anticipated 12 months’ income and meet income requirements below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Eligibility is determined based on the total annual gross income and family size.
| CITRUS COUNTY HOUSING SERVICES INCOME LIMITS 2024 (Effective 04/01/2024) | |||||||||
| Based on Area Median Income (AMI) $66,500 | |||||||||
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Extremely Low Income | 30% | $15,060 | $20,440 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $35,950 | $38,600 | $41,250 | $43,900 |
| Very Low Income | 50% | $23,300 | $26,600 | $29,950 | $33,250 | $35,950 | $38,600 | $41,250 | $43,900 |
Under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, renters select their own unit from Citrus County’s rental market. Renters initially pay between 30% - 40% of their adjusted monthly income for rent. Housing Services pays the remaining balance of the rent to the landlord.
When funding is available, families may be selected from the waiting list in computer generated random order, regardless of family size. The only other way a voucher may become available to a family on the waiting list is if a current voucher holder passes away, is terminated from the program, or voluntarily leaves the program. Therefore, it is unknown when the waiting list might open again for new applicants.
Those selected for the program receive guidance on program requirements, tenant rights and responsibilities.
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The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded rental assistance program provided by the Department of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for low-income households, especially those meeting specific local preference in the following categories: Current Citrus County resident, Homeless, 62 years of age or older, a person with a disability and/or a victim of domestic violence. |
The local affordable rental housing complexes list is available below.
Citrus County Affordable Rental Housing Complexes
Housing Choice Voucher Admin Plan: Please contact Housing Services at (352) 527-7520 or via email HCV-VASH@citrusbocc.com if you have any questions about a specific policy.