| 1. Where is your public housing office located? |
1701 Chestnut Street, Van Buren Arkansas 72956.
Call 479-474-6901 for driving directions |
| 2. What are your hours of operation? |
| 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday |
| 3. How do I apply for Public Housing |
| Come into the office and get an application. You may take it with you or fill it out in the office. If you are unable to come to the office, you may call and request an application be mailed to you. |
| 4. Is your Public Housing Site safe? |
| VBHA sites have seen a dramatic decline in criminal activities over the last several years. Our reduction in crime is based on a number of things: The 1986 "One Strike" Law, better screening of applicants for violent and drug related criminal activities, more resident involvement in safety and security and the partnership with the Van Buren Police Department including 24 hour Sub-Station . |
| 5. What documents do I need to bring with me? |
You will need to bring the following items with you:
- Picture ID for every household member 18 or older.
- Social Security Cards for all household members.
- Birth certificates for anyone under 18
- Addresses of landlords for the past 3 years.
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| 6. What are the income eligibility guidelines for Public Housing? |
- 1 person in household $24,350.00
- 2 people in household $27,850.00
- 3 people in household $31,600.00
- 4 people in household $34,800.00
- 5 people in household $37,600.00
- 6 people in household $40,350.00
- 7 people in household $43,150.00
- 8 people in household $45,950.00
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| 7. What if I don't have any income? |
| Having no income does not disqualify you for Public Housing. However, you will be required to get the utilities turned on in the Head of Household name. |
| 8. What Utilities are included in rest? |
| The water and trash are included, you will be required to pay gas and electric |
| 9. How much is the Public Housing Security Deposit? |
| The Security Deposit for the Elderly and Disabled is $50.00 with a $10.00 key deposit. The Family Security Deposit is $150.00 with a $10.00 key Deposit. All deposits are due at move in. |
| 10. How are the number of bedrooms determined? |
| 1-Bedroom |
3-People are the maximum |
| 2-Bedroom |
4-People are the maximum |
| 3-Bedroom |
6-People are the maximum |
| 4-Bedroom |
8-People are the maximum |
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| 11. Do you allow pets? |
| The Elderly/Disabled Pet Deposit is $75.00 with a $5.00 monthly Pest Eradication Fee. The Family Pet Deposit is $200.00 with a monthly Pest Eradication Fee of $5.00. All pet deposits are due at move in. |
| 12. Are appointments necessary? |
| No, they are not |
| 13. Can I look at a unit before I apply? |
| The VBHA does not keep units opens for viewing. Our maintenance staff works hard to prepare units as quickly as possible so that we may call the next person on the list. Once you apply and your name comes to the top of the list you will be contacted for a specific unit. At that time you may schedule an appointment to view the unit. |
| 14. How long is the wait for Housing? |
| The wait on each list varies, and it is not possible to give you an exact time. It is best that you ask at the time you complete your application so we might give you an estimated answer based on where your application or name is on the waiting list. |
| 15. What is the difference between Public Housing and Section 8 Housing ? |
| Public Housing (VBHA) has its own housing units which it offers to applicants. Section 8 Housing is where the applicant has to find a house or apartment that accepts vouchers. The VBHA does not accept Section 8 Vouchers. The Crawford County Section 8 phone number is 479-474-0512 |
| 16. Do you run credit checks ? |
| Yes |
| 17. Do you run background checks? |
| Yes |
