At Charities Housing, our development and preservation of high-quality affordable housing for low-income households directly contribute to the highest standards of human dignity and participation in the community.
We understand that finding an affordable, comfortable place to call home is challenging in California. Charities Housing provides high-quality rental communities and maintains them to exceptional standards and provides on-site resident services coordination. When you live at a Charities Housing property, you are surrounded – from day one – by people and resources that enrich your life.
Application Process
Download an Application
Each Charities Housing community has its own leasing office, each with their own waiting lists which vary in length. To obtain an application for housing, you may download an application and informational flyer from the property-specific links. If you have questions, the property manager can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or program restrictions. The web page showing properties which are accepting applications is updated regularly as vacancies occur.
Get Help
If you have any questions about the application process – just ask the Property Manager! Our Team is here to help every step of the way.
Resident Selection Criteria
All applicants for housing will be screened according to the criteria set forth in the property’s Resident Selection Policy. Management will hire a contractor to run a background check on all adult applicants, which includes both credit and criminal history, and possibly registered sex offender status (for properties receiving HUD funding). The purpose of these checks is to obtain information on the applicant’s history of meeting financial obligations, future ability to make timely rent payments, and to determine if the applicant has a criminal history which makes him/her unsuitable to live at a Charities Housing Property. The Resident Selection Policy is established in compliance with the Federal and State Laws and/or Charities Housing Policies.
Please note the following important information:
- Each property has specific program eligibility requirements primarily based on the property’s funding source and Charities Housing policies.
- Household annual income cannot exceed the program income limits of the property.
- The minimum household income must be at least 1.75 times the rent of the apartment he/she is interested in renting. (While some exclusions apply, this does not apply to Section 8 HCV or PBV Properties.)
- Household composition must be appropriate for the apartment size in which the household is applying:
| Unit Size | Minimum Persons | Maximum Persons |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | 2 |
| One Bedroom | 1 | 3 |
| Two Bedrooms | 2 | 5 |
| Three Bedrooms | 3 | 7 |
| Four Bedrooms | 4 | 9 |
While other qualifications apply, the above-mentioned will apply to all Charities Housing communities. Being eligible, however, is not an entitlement to housing. Every applicant must meet the Resident Selection Policy which is used to demonstrate the applicant’s suitability as a resident using verified information on past behavior to document the applicant’s ability, either alone or with assistance, to comply with essential Lease provisions and any other rules governing tenancy.
At Charities Housing, we are committed to developing and maintaining high-quality affordable housing for low-income households. Our goal is to support human dignity and community participation by providing comfortable and affordable homes.
Finding a quality, affordable home in California can be challenging. Charities Housing offers well-maintained rental communities with on-site resident services. From the moment you move in, you’ll be supported by people and resources that enhance your life.
