Eligibility Requirements

The information below pertains to both DHA and KHA.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet property-specific criteria and submit an online application, indicating eligible PBV sites.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order for a family to be eligible for the HCV program and receive assistance they must meet the requirements below.

• Income Limits 
  Households must meet income limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Income limits are subject to change without notice. 
  
  
• Criminal History
  DHA & KHA requests a criminal background check for all household members 18 years of age and older for any criminal records. Applicants may be denied eligibility due to their criminal records.
  
  
• Debts
  DHA & KHA will deny eligibility to an Applicant owing money to DHA or another housing authority if the debt is not repaid.
  
  
• Citizenship or Eligible Immigrant Status
  Assistance is limited to U.S. citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.