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APPLICATIONS FOR FORT DODGE HOUSING AGENCY (FDHA)
PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

Online Waiting List Pre-Application

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Written requests for persons with disabilities or persons needing assistance must be put in writing to the FDHA Office.

Before you begin the application process, please have available your social security card available and the names and dates of birth of all family members. Also, you will need income of all family members. Make sure you have typed correctly all information. Have paper and pen ready to write down your confirmation number.

Submit only ONE application to the Fort Dodge Housing Agency (FDHA). Duplicate forms will not be accepted.

Disclaimer
Applications can be received online anytime. Applicants will receive a confirmation number to acknowledge successful transmission of the application. By submitting this application, you ARE NOT guaranteed placement on any waiting list.

Maintaining Your Status on the Waiting List
If you are added to the waiting list, you will be notified by mail when your name comes to the top of the waiting list or if we are updating our files. If you do not respond to our notifications or your letter is returned undeliverable, your name will be removed from the waiting list.

If you have a change of address, phone number, income, or family size, you must notify us within fifteen (15) business days of the change. . ALL CHANGES MUST BE MADE USING THE APPLICANT PORTAL LINK ON THE FDHA WEBSITE OR IN WRITING. No changes will be taken over the phone.

Eligibility

• An applicant must qualify as an individual or family as defined by FDHA.
• Head of household must be at least 18 years of age at the time of this application or an emancipated minor by a court of competent jurisdiction, consistent with Iowa law.
• Family must have annual income at the time of admission that does not exceed the established income limits according to the maximum income by family size established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Applicant and all adult members of the family must pass a criminal background check.
• Applicant or any member of the family that has ever been convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine on the premises of any federally assisted housing or any family household member that is subject to a lifetime registration requirement under a state sex offender registration program will not be eligible for housing assistance.
• Applicant and all members of the family must provide documentation of social security numbers for all family members.
• Applicant and all members of the family must meet HUD requirements on citizenship or immigration status.
• Applicant or any member of the family who currently owes rent or other amounts to FDHA or any other housing authority will not be offered assistance until the outstanding balance is paid in full.

The Fort Dodge Housing Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, ancestry, or sexual orientation in the access to, admission into, or employment in housing programs or activities.

Your application is NOT COMPLETE without the following documents:

FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL APPLICANT HOUSEHOLDS:

1. REQUIRED FOR ALL ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
VALID PHOTO-ID: MUST be issued by a government agency.


2. REQUIRED FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
   Social Security Cards (SSA issued document showing name and SSN or federal, state, or local government issued document containing the name & SSN may be substituted.)


3. REQUIRED FOR MINORS
   Birth Certificate for MINORS. If you do not have Birth Certificates you must provide one of the following:
   Adoption papers, Custody Agreement, Human Services ID, or certified School Records.

FOR PUBLIC HOUSING (DEERCREEK, SCATTERED SITES)

1. REQUIRED FOR ALL ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS:
VALID PHOTO-ID: MUST be issued by a government agency.


2. REQUIRED FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
   Social Security Cards (SSA issued document showing name and SSN or federal, state, or local government issued document containing the name & SSN may be substituted.)


3. BIRTH CERTIFICATES
   Required for ALL household members.

Your application is NOT COMPLETE without the following documents:

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL APPLICANT HOUSEHOLDS:

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE:

http://www.fd-housing.org/sites/default/files/RequiredDocumnets.pdf

FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE VIA APPLICANT PORTAL UNDER DOCUMENTS YOU MAY NEED

1. Authorization for Release of Information (HUD Form 9886-A)
2. Residency/Working Family Preference (Section 8 Applicants Only)
3. Declaration of Section 214 Status (Citizenship)

***This application is not complete until your supporting documents and required forms (see above) are received.***

These documents will only be accepted in person, by first class mail, or e-mail to:

info@fd-housing.org

Failure to provide all requested documents and forms within fifteen (15)calendar days will result in your incomplete application not being processed. You will not be eligible to reapply for 30 days***

Written notices will not be provided to applicants for submitting an incomplete application.