Description:
The Aberdeen Housing and Redevelopment Commission administers low-rent, subsidized housing programs in Brown, McPherson, Marshall, Day and Roberts counties.
As funds become available, the next applicant on the waiting list is contacted. After the applicant is certified eligible for the program, a Housing Choice Voucher is issued. The voucher holder is responsible for locating their own housing and must meet the program's guidelines to receive assistance. The unit must be inspected and meet HUD's Housing Quality Standards. There is a maximum amount of rent subsidy that will be paid on behalf of the tenant each month. It is the tenant's responsibility to pay the difference between the subsidy amount and the contract rent.
In order to qualify for the rental assistance program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. A household of two or more persons;
2. A single person who is at least 62 years of age; or
3. A single person who is handicapped or disabled; or
4. A single person who does not qualify as an elderly family; or
5. Any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.
The website contains the latest detailed criteria for eligibility.