Federal housing providers must consider a number of factors when looking at criminal history. They are supposed to look at the seriousness of the offense, how long ago it happened, and what an applicant has done since that time for rehabilitation. This offers applicants a chance to address a criminal record positively when applying for affordable housing.
Applying for housing with bad credit.
Most HUD housing programs, like Section 8 and Public Housing, do not have a credit check. But Section 8 landlords will likely require one for an available unit.Bianca Gonalez says:
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