Low Income Public Housing
Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
How does the program work?
Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) that manage the housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford. HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing these developments.
How do I apply for Low Income Public Housing?
Please visit our main office and fill out a hard copy, or call over the phone and request an application to be mailed or emailed. Tuesdays or Thursdays from 8:30am-11:30am, 1:30pm-4:00pm to pick up a pre-application.
SMHA offers Public Housing residents an option to pay a flat rent instead of an income-based rent. Flat rent is based on market rents rather than income. If a resident increased their household income, their flat rent would not change.
SMHA also has a utility allowance chart for public housing residents who are required to pay the gas and electric service. These can vary based on location. You can view the SMHA flat rents and utility allowances for Public Housing in the link below: