Housing Choice Voucher Applicants

Mail-In Pre-Application Instructions

Please read carefully. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Mail completed applications to:
Iron County Housing Commission
210 N. 3rd St.
Crystal Falls, MI 49920

Applications must be postmarked within the dates when the PHA is accepting applications.

Applicants with disabilities may seek assistance with completing the application at the PHA’s Admissions and Occupancy Department at the address above.

To Qualify for Admission to Public Housing

An applicant must:
(a) Be a family as defined in PHA’s Admission and Continued Occupancy policy;

(b)Meet the HUD requirements on citizenship or immigration status;

(c) Have an Annual Income at the time of admission that does not exceed the income limits established by HUD posted in PHA offices;

(d) Provide documentation of Social Security numbers for all family members, age 6 or older, or certify that they do not have Social Security numbers;

(e) Meet or exceed the Applicant Selection Criteria, including attending and successfully completing a PHA-approved pre-occupancy orientation session;

and (f) Meet the screening requirements related to criminal activity and alcohol abuse.

Application Process

  1. Complete applications will be entered on the waiting list in the order received.
  2. The waiting list will then be sorted according to unit type and size and applicant preferences.
  3. HUD requires a criminal record check for all applicants age 15 years and older.
  4. Each applicant who meets the qualifications will receive a unit of the size and type needed.
    1. If the applicant accepts the offer, they will be offered a lease.
    2. If the applicant refuses without good cause, the application will be withdrawn and cannot be resubmitted for 12 months.

Required Documentation

  • Birth certificates for all household members
  • Social Security verification
  • Declaration 214 (citizenship/immigration)
  • Authorization to release information
  • Any other documents requested at formal briefing

Background Screening

ICHC requires background checks at initial briefing and annually at recertification.
By signing the background screening form, applicants give ICHC permission to request information from appropriate agencies to determine any:

  • Drug-related activity
  • Criminal record
  • Credit reporting

Failure to comply with screening requirements will deny access to federal housing assistance.