Application Process
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Waiting List Specialist
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Pat Fagan
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In order to be eligible for our programs, there are income limits that cannot be
exceeded, depending on your family size. (Income limits are subject to change
annually).
****Effective June 11, 2007 GMHA has closed the Section 8 waiting
List. Applications will not be accepted until further notice.****
****Effective February 19, 2008 GMHA has closed the waiting
list for the 3 bedroom units. Applications for 3 bedrooms will
not be accepted until further notice. GMHA will only accept applications for
the 1, 2 & 4 bedroom units.****
Income Limit (effective March 2007)
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Persons
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L30
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L50
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L80
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1
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13,050 |
21,750 |
34,800 |
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2
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14,900 |
24,850 |
39,750 |
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3
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16,800 |
27,950 |
44,750 |
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4
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18,650 |
31,050 |
49,700 |
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5
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20,150 |
33,550 |
53,700 |
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6
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21,650 |
36,000 |
57,650 |
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7
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23,150 |
38,500 |
61,650 |
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8
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24,600 |
41,000 |
65,600 |
GMHA accepts in person applications for the waiting lists on TUESDAYS, 9:30am to 11:30am,
and on WEDNESDAYS, 2:00PM to 4:00PM. In person applications must be completed in
our office and only during the above specified time periods. Please provide a
photo I.D. and social security card at the time you apply. If you are elderly,
handicapped, disabled, or have difficulty with transportation, you may have a
representative fill out the application for you. The representative should
bring information regarding your Social Security Number, income, assets,
banking information, landlord name and current living expenses.
GMHA is now accepting applications through the mail. In order to access the forms,
you will need to print them, fill them out and mail them into GMHA.
Application Form
Preference Points
In accordance with 24CFR 982.209(b), GMHA uses the following local preferences:
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1 point
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Live or work (20 or more hours per week) in Geauga County
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2 points
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Victim of domestic violence
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2 points
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Veteran or widow of veteran
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3 points
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Work (20 or more hours per week) / Elderly / Disabled
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Date and time of application ranks applicants within the same number of
preference points.
GMHA has two separate programs; Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program. Each has its own waiting list and Program Manager. At the time
of application, an applicant must indicate which program he/she is interested
in.
Please note: Applicants are responsible for informing our
office of any changes pertaining to their file, i.e., change of address, family
composition, annual income, etc. (440) 286-7413.
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