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1. What is the difference between public and subsidized housing?

Different housing programs have different requirements. While they all help make your rent more affordable, it is important to understand the distinctions of these programs so that you can apply to the ones that are best suited for your needs. Visit our Housing Authority page for more information.

2. Who is your landlord?

If you live in public housing, the local housing authority owns your building and is your landlord. In a few cases, a private company may manage the building for the housing authority or may be part of the ownership, but the building is still controlled by the housing authority.

If you live in subsidized housing, the housing authority is not your landlord.

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Housing Authority page for more information.

3. Who is eligible for public and subsidized housing?

To be eligible for public and subsidized housing, your income must be below certain income limits. You must also meet other qualifications.

Income limits for public housing and vouchers are set by the government and change every year. Income limits for multifamily subsidized housing vary from development to development.

For more information, visit our Housing Authority Resources page.

4. Where can you apply?

To apply for public housing, you must submit an application to the housing authority in the city or town where you would like to live. You can apply to as many as you want.
For more information, visit our Housing Authority page for more information.