Public Notice for the Opening and Closing of the Waiting List - Public Housing
Public Notice for the Opening and Closing of the Waiting List
The Hialeah Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the Public Housing Program ("PH")
Only online pre-applications will be accepted for the lottery.
Preliminary applications must be completed online beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. and will close on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Hialeah Housing Authority ("HHA") is accepting pre-applications for its Public Housing Program.
Annual Income Limits for Program Participation
- 1 person - $69,400
- 2 persons - $79,300
- 3 persons - $89,200
- 4 persons - $99,100
- 5 persons - $107,050
- 6 persons - $115,000
- 7 persons - $122,900
- 8 persons - $130,850
HHA does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, age, or marital status.
To be placed on the waiting list, all applicants must meet all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") income and eligibility requirements.
Pre-applications will be available on the HHA website at https://waitlistcheck.com/FL1880 on May 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
The following information is needed to successfully submit the pre-application: Full legal name, social security number, birth date, and income information for everyone in the household.
Submission of a pre-application does not guarantee placement on the waiting list. Due to the high level of interest in the Public Housing Program, HHA will use a random lottery system to select 340 families from all pre-applications submitted, and those selected pre-applications will be placed on the waiting list. The time and date of receipt of the pre-application during the waiting list opening have no bearing on whether a pre-application will be selected. There is no need or advantage to apply immediately after the waiting list opens. Those who do, may experience slower response times from the online systems. Families will be listed on the waiting list in the order determined by their selection in the random lottery.
The PH Waiting List will be opening with the following bedroom size guidelines.
Bedroom Size: 0 Bedroom Unit*
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 1
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 1
Lottery Drawings Total: 150
Bedroom Size: 3 Bedroom Unit
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 3
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 6
Lottery Drawings Total: 150
Bedroom Size: 4 Bedroom Unit
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 4
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 8
Lottery Drawings Total: 20
Bedroom Size: 5 Bedroom Unit
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 6
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 10
Lottery Drawings Total: 20
*0 Bedrooms are available for individuals who are at least 62 years of age only.
ONLY ONE APPLICATION PER HOUSEHOLD WILL BE PERMITTED. Any duplicate applications will be rejected. Applicants who make false statements to qualify for a preference will be removed from the waiting list. Please do not call the HHA for updates; you can check the status of your application by visiting the website listed above to see if your application meets the program's criteria. Only families selected will receive notification from the HHA.
Reasonable Accommodation
Please contact Digna Moro at (305) 888-9744 or via email at reasonableaccommodations@hialeahhousing.org if you are a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply or would like to request this notice in a format that is accessible to someone with a disability.
Should you need any further information, please visit our website at www.hialeahhousing.org or call us at (305) 888-9744.
** PLEASE BE AWARE**
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME IN WHICH YOU CAN APPLY. WE WILL NEVER ASK FOR A CREDIT CARD NUMBER OR REQUIRE A CREDIT REPORT FOR YOU TO APPLY. THE ONLY WEBSITE TO APPLY TO IS: https://www.waitlistcheck.com/FL1880
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility criteria for the Public Housing Program?
Answer: Eligibility for public housing is based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens with eligible immigration status. Generally, the family's income may not exceed 80% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area where the family chooses to live.
When can I apply?
Answer: A pre-application will be available when the waitlist opens.
Is there any application fee(s)?
Answer: No. There is never a fee to apply. Please do not provide any money or personal information to any organization that may contact you.
Can anyone apply to be on the waitlist?
Answer: Yes. Everyone has an equal opportunity to apply for housing. At least one family member listed on the application must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant to be eligible, and the head of household must be 18 and over to apply.
How can I apply for the Public Housing Program?
Answer: Pre-applications must be submitted online at https://waitlistcheck.com/FL1880. If you require additional assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply, please get in touch with Digna Moro at (305) 888-9744 or by email at reasonableaccommodations@hialeahhousing.org.
How will I know when the waitlist is open?
Answer: Waitlist opening notices will be posted at https://www.hialeahhousing.org. We encourage you to monitor our website for updates.
How many bedrooms may I apply for?
Answer: You may only apply for one bedroom size.
The guidelines for determining bedroom size(s) are as follows:
Bedroom Size: 0 Bedroom Unit*
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 1
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 1
Lottery Drawings Total: 150
Bedroom Size: 3 Bedroom Unit
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 3
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 6
Lottery Drawings Total: 150
Bedroom Size: 4 Bedroom Unit
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 4
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 8
Lottery Drawings Total: 20
Bedroom Size: 5 Bedroom Unit
Minimum Number of Family Members per unit: 6
Maximum Number of Family Members per unit: 10
Lottery Drawings Total: 20
*0 Bedrooms are available for individuals who are at least 62 years of age only.
How do I know if I successfully applied?
Answer: After a successful submission, you will receive a Reference Number.
(Example: Reference #: 1001001)
How many applicants will be chosen for the Lottery?
Answer: 340 applications from all successfully submitted pre-applications will be randomly chosen.
How do I know if I was selected in the lottery?
Answer: All applicants/households selected in the lottery will be notified by mail. Being selected in the lottery does not mean you will be approved for assistance.
What could make me ineligible for the Public Housing Program?
Answer: Here are some of the reasons that would make you ineligible to be part of the program:
Criminal History:
The HHA screens all applicants' criminal history. Your application may be denied if it shows that you may not be a suitable tenant per the HHA's policies. Applicants are automatically rejected for certain crimes, including:
- Manufacturing and production of Methamphetamine in public Housing or elsewhere
- Sex offenses requiring sex offender registration
While a criminal record will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration, it is an important criterion. In determining eligibility, HHA will consider an applicant's arrest record and mitigating circumstances such as successful rehabilitation.
Immigration Status:
You do not need to be a United States citizen to apply for housing, but a family needs to have at least one member of the family composition who is either a citizen or has an eligible immigration status to receive housing assistance as per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") regulations.
Debt owed to a Public Housing Authority:
Any debt owed to the HHA or any public housing authority will prevent applicant households from successfully applying until the debt is repaid in full.
Previous termination from the program:
The HHA will deny applications if any household member has been terminated from any Public Housing program within the past five (5) years.
Failure to provide information:
The family fails to provide information HHA or HUD determines is necessary.
False Information
The family does not provide complete and accurate information.
