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2603 S. Francis,
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Security Deposit Program The Security Deposit Program offers low-income individuals and families assistance to cover costs of the Security Deposit. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Amount: The total amount of the security deposit will not exceed one month’s rent. HACC will provide up to ½ of the total security deposit, or $300, whichever is less. Applicants are eligible to receive this assistance only once in any three-year period. Households receiving security deposit assistance must sign an agreement that upon move-out they are aware that the refund (or any remainder which is refundable after charges) will be given back to the Housing Authority (FORM TBRA.-104) Funds provided by HACC will be approved only for security deposits on new rental situations; rent or other living expenses are not acceptable. This program cannot reimburse a renter for a security deposit that has already been paid, and payments cannot be made retroactively. Applicants must be determined to be eligible before moving in. Eligibility: Eligibility for assistance is based on several factors, including location and income. To be eligible for assistance the unit selected must be located in Clallam County. In addition household income must be less tham the Very Low Income Limit- (less than 50% of the median income by household size as published annually by HUD). Income guidelines are available at the HACC office. Landlord Agreement: Landlords participating in the program cannot be a relative of the Tenant (unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved by the Executive Director) and must agree to limit the total security deposit to one month’s rent (or less) and must agree to do the following: 1. Sign a Tenant/Landlord/HACC Security Deposit Agreement (FORM TBRA-104). 2. Provide written certification that the rental unit is decent, safe and sanitary. 3. Notify the Housing Authority when the tenant vacates the unit and provide a copy of the move-out/disposition of security deposit report to the Housing Authority and the Tenant within 14 days. 4. If there are charges left due upon vacate, the landlord must use the tenant-paid portion of the security deposit first. The HACC-paid portion of the security deposit will be used only after the tenant-paid portion is exhausted. 5. If deposit funds remain after applying charges, the landlord must return any portion paid by the HACC to HACC at 2603 S. Francis Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 – the memo portion of the check should note “TBRA Deposit Return” and the tenant’s name. Application Process: 1. Tenant must complete Application for Assistance with Security Deposit (FORM TBRA-107). NOTE: The Housing Authority cannot process an application until the renter has found a unit to rent. 2. Submit verification of household composition such as birth certificates, state identification and social security cards. 3. Submit verification of income such as pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns, and statements. 4. Submit an Authorization to Release Information signed by all adult household members. 5. If the application packet is complete and the renter is determined eligible for the security deposit, the landlord will be contacted by the Housing Authority to arrange for the Tenant/Landlord/HACC Security Deposit Agreement to be executed and obtain a copy of the rental agreement. Payment Prior to releasing a check for the amount of the security deposit, a copy of the rental or lease agreement signed by both the landlord and the tenant; the original Tenant/Landlord/HACC Security Deposit Agreement (signed by both the landlord and the tenant); and a IRS W-9 Form signed by the landlord must be received by the Housing Authority.
Checks for security deposits are issued on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Application for Security Deposit Assistance (Word Format) |
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2006, Housing Authority of the County of Clallam. |
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please report
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