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The Monette Housing Authority (MHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.The MHA offers one Public Housing community with 48 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms.Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of there preferences, it is likely applicants who do qualify will have a long wait to receive assistance, or will not receive assistance from this office.To apply, visit the MHA office to submit a pre-application in person, located at 429 S Williams Ave., Monette, AR 72447, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm CT, Monday-Thursday.Be sure to bring these documents with you when applying: Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.The MHA does have a preference for: Elderly and disabled.Important note: Applicants will receive a confirmation number when either applying, or being placed on the waiting list, depending on housing authority policy. It is important to keep that number in a safe, easy to access place. It will be needed any time when referencing your pre-application with the housing authority.If any of your application information changes from the time you submitted the original pre-application (such as contact information, income, and household members), inform the housing authority immediately. In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Please contact the housing authority to find out its policy on updating pre-application information.For more information, call the MHA office at (870) 486-5487 from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday.

Monette Housing Authority

Monette Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Monette Housing Authority.

Monette Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 48 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

This housing agency serves Monette, Arkansas.

What should I do after applying to the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Monette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

Who lives in Monette Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Monette Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Monette Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Monette Housing Authority was managing 48 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 47 units occupied. This represents 98% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Monette Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 90 people living in Public Housing units managed by Monette Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Monette Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 47 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 7 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 13 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 28 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Monette Housing Authority.

Are there any Monette Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Monette Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 98% of its units occupied by households with 2% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Monette Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 47 Public Housing households in units managed by Monette Housing Authority, 15 have at least one child. There are 3 two-parent households in the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 12 single-parent households. There were 10 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Monette Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Monette Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $22,319 The average annual income per person is $11,656 The average Public Housing household annual income is 41% of the local Area Median Income.

What is the source of income for Monette Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 14 (30%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 34 (70%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Monette Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $464 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $5,568.

How much does the average Monette Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $356 per month or $4,272 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $16,732 per month, which is $200,784 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Monette Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $92 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Monette Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 48 households living in Public Housing units, 23 (49%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 19 (40%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 5 (11%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 6% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Monette Housing Authority Public Housing households?

4% of Monette Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Monette Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 3 6%
25-50/td> 14 30%
51-61 7 15%
62-84 21 45%
85 or Older 2 4%
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