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Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions
regarding applying for residence at Newman Court Apartments. If you do not find
the answer to your question here, please e-mail or contact the main office.
How Do I Know If
I'm Eligible to Reside at Newman Court Apartments?
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order to be eligible for residency in Newman Court Apartments,
you must meet the following:
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individual or household is ineligible to receive low-income housing if the
total annual household income exceeds:
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| $24,850
for a 1-person household.
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| $28,400
for a 2-person household.
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| $31,950
for a 3-person household.
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| $35,500
for a 4-person household.
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| $38,350
for a 5-person household.
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| $41,200
for a 6-person household.
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| Newman
Court Apartments does not accommodate households exceeding six members.
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How Much Will I
Be Expected to Pay for Monthly Rent?
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Newman Court Apartments is a low-income housing facility, applications are not
accepted for residents who can afford to pay the basic or market rates for
rent. However, they must meet county guidelines in order to be eligible for
low-income housing. If these guidelines are met, their
monthly rent is equal to 30% of their monthly household income (including
salary, child support, and all other sources of income). If there is a change
in status in the household monthly income, an adjustment will be made to the
resident's monthly rent assessment.
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a resident becomes ineligible for the Section 8 program (assuming the resident
continues to receive some other subsidy), that resident will be required to pay
the basic rate for rent. If a resident becomes ineligible for Section 8 and all
other subsidies, that resident will be required to pay the market rate for
rent.
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| Newman
Court Apartments - Basic Rates
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| $604/month
for a one bedroom apartment.
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| $648/month
for a two bedroom townhouse.
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| $686/month
for a three bedroom townhouse.
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| Newman
Court Apartments - Market Rates
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| $672/month
for a one bedroom apartment.
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| $721/month
for a two bedroom townhouse.
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| $765/month
for a three bedroom townhouse.
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Does Newman Court
Apartments Currently Have any Vacancies?
No, unfortunately we do not currently have vacancies. While we
would love to welcome you to our community in the most expedient manner, we
must maintain a waiting list.
How Long Is the
Waiting Period?
The average waiting period between the date the application is
filed and the date the new tenant moves into an apartment is approximately six
months. The waiting period also depends heavily upon what type of unit the
individual requests. For example:
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waiting period for a One Bedroom Apartment is 3 Months.
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waiting period for a Two Bedroom Townhouse is 12 Months.
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waiting period for a Three Bedroom Townhouse is 9 Months.
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Please note, these quotes are only estimates and are subject
to change any time.
Does Newman Court
Apartments Provide Emergency Housing?
While we are very sensitive to the issue of homelessness in our
community, we are unable to provide emergency housing. However, there are other
facilities in our area that provide this invaluable resource. (The following
resources were listed in the Oakland County Directory of Human Resources,
1997-1998 edition).
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| Domestic
and Sexual Assault Shelters for Women and Children
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| H.A.V.E.N.
(24 Hours) Pontiac, MI..........................................(248) 334-1274
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| La
Casa (24 Hours) Howell,
MI..............................................(810) 227-7100
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| Council
Against Domestic Assault (24 Hours) Lansing,
MI..........(517) 372-5572
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| Shelter
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| Pontiac
Rescue Mission........................................................(248)
334-2187
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| H.A.V.E.N.
(24 Hours) (Women and Children) Pontiac, MI .........(248) 334-1274
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| South
Oakland Shelter Royal Oak,
MI.....................................(248) 546-6566
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What Is the
Application Process?
In order for us to process your application,
we will need the following information:
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valid Driver's License or State ID for household members 18 years or older.
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Social Security card for all household members.
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Birth Certificate for household members under 18 years of age.
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complete address of the applicant's present landlord.
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complete addresses of previous landlords for the past five years.
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| Your
completed application forms, including:
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| Verification
of Income (Note: "Income" includes Salary, Social Security, Disability,
Unemployment, Pension, Child Support, Gifts & Contributions, Student Loans,
VA Loans, etc.)
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| Verification
of Assets
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| Landlord
Verification
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| Verification
of Student Status
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| Child
Care Forms |
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| Citizenship
Forms
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| Family
Certification of Income
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| Check
List
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| Verification
of Information Provided by Applicants and Tenants of Assisted Housing
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| Medical
Expenses
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Your application packet will include various
informative brochures, including:
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| An
Application Cover Sheet
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| An
Application for Credit and Criminal Report
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| "Things
You Should Know" which details your responsibilities when applying for assisted
housing.
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| An Application for
Occupancy Disclosure |
You must call to set up an appointment to submit your
application. Make sure you list the name of every person intended to reside on
site with the head of household. Because we are a subsidized property, Section
8 certificates are not accepted.
PLEASE NOTE:
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| Appointments
are available daily from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
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| INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS WILL BE DENIED.
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