- Open to persons of all faiths and beliefs.
- Apartments will be available to all eligible applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status or disability.
- Individual applicants must be 62 years of age or older. If a couple applies, one of them must be 62 or older. Persons with a disability will only be eligible if they have a mobility impairment that requires the "special design features of a wheelchair accessible apartment" and are at least 18 years of age or older. We are required to verify this information through an independent third party.
- All applicants must be eligible at the time they apply.
- Tenants must be capable of living in accordance with the terms of the lease. There is no nursing, medical or attendant care provided by the B'nai B'rith Apartments.
- Eligible tenants must meet the current HUD income limits, all applicable HUD guidelines and the Resident Selection criteria as established by the B'nai B'rith Apartments. This includes, but is not limited to credit history, landlord history, and criminal and background checks.
- Rents are based on 30% of the household's adjusted gross income from all sources.
Current HUD Income Limits (Updated March, 2009):
(Short waiting list for applicants who qualify under the Extremely Low Income Limits):
| Extremely Low Income |
$14,700
(1 person) |
$16,800
(2 persons) |
| Very Low Income |
$24,500
(1 person) |
$28,000
(2 persons) |
| Low Income |
$39,200
(1 person) |
$44,800
(2 persons) |
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(Applicants in the "Low Income" brackets are subject to regulations that significantly increase the time on the waiting list.)
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The B'nai B'rith Apartments are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Section 8 rental subsidy program. Tenants eligible under this program pay based on 30% of their gross monthly adjusted income. The rental calculations are based on gross income from all sources, including regular monthly income and income from assets, but some credit is given for medical expenses.
The monthly rent pays for the following:
- Maintenance of building exterior.
- Maintenance of the common areas and grounds.
- Maintenance of the building plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and building-owned appliances.
- Water and sewer services.
- Domestic hot water.
- Refrigerator, electric range, and garbage disposal.
- Individually-controlled heating and air conditioning.
- 24-hour answering service for maintenance emergencies.
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