What are your income requirements?
In the Transitional Housing program the minimum monthly income requirement is $750/month. In our Affordable Housing (1) program the minimum monthly income requirement varies depending on how many adults and children are in the household. See the Income Requirement page for our current income guidelines. For Affordable Housing (2), the minimum income begins at $1225/month. Please note that FoodShare and Medical Assistance do not count toward monthly income. We do not accept applications from those who do not receive the minimum income necessary to rent with us.

Maximum incomes are determined based on county median income. Transitional Housing is for households with less than 30% of the median, Affordable Housing (1) is for those with less than 50% of the median, and Affordable Housing (2) is for those with less than 80% of the county median income. Current county median income figures can be obtained by clicking here, or you may call our Administrative Services Coordinator to get these figures (920) 731-6644 ext.103.

What are your occupancy guidelines?
The maximum number of residents per unit is the number of bedrooms multiplied by two. This is the only occupancy rule for Affordable Housing (2).

Our Transitional Housing and Affordable Housing (1) programs are designed for households that contain children. These programs have the additional guideline of requiring at least one person for each bedroom. Thus, in Transitional Housing and Affordable Housing (1), a 2 bedroom unit can have 2-4 occupants, a 3 bedroom can have 3-6, a 4 bedroom can have 4-8, etc.

In order to count as members of the household, children must be in your custody at least 30% of the time. That is a minimum of 110 days per year or 2 days per week.

What is the screening process?
Once your name reaches the top of the waiting list, we will check into your landlord references and criminal background. You must provide verification of your income as well as recent utility statements if you currently pay for utilities or have paid for utilities in the past. Utility statements are used to verify that you do not have more than $600 in utility debt. Check out the Disqualification Chart for disqualification criteria.

How much are security deposits?
2010 security deposit rates are $600 for a two bedroom, $850 for a three bedroom, and $900 for a unit with four or more bedrooms.

In the Affordable Housing programs, $150 of the security deposit is due up front. The remaining balance can be paid off in $50 monthly installments. If a double security deposit is required, one full deposit is due at the time of lease signing, and the other deposit can be paid off in $50 monthly installments. An alternative double security deposit arrangement is possible with either a qualified cosigner or the proof of Rent Smart class completion.

In the Transitional Housing program, $50 monthly security deposit payments are acceptable.

Do you allow pets?
Pets are not allowed in the majority of our unit. We do not separate our waiting list in accordance with pet preference. If your name is on the top of the list and you are offered a unit that does not accept pets, we will NOT hold your application until a pet-friendly unit becomes available. It is best to plan for no pets. We make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

How long are leases?
In the Affordable Housing (1) and (2) programs, a year lease is required for the first year. After that a month to month lease is required. In the Transitional Housing program, a month to month lease is required.

I don't know my former landlord's contact information. What should I do?
Try your hardest to get this information. Landlord contact information is vital to processing your application. If we cannot verify your rental history, you may be required to pay a double security deposit. If we determine you are withholding landlord information due to a potentially bad reference, we reserve the right to delete your application from our waiting list. If you have no rental history, write "no rental history" in the box. If you leave it blank, we will not accept your application. Remember, a poor landlord reference does not necessarily disqualify you from our programs; you may simply be required to pay a double deposit.

Why aren't you accepting applications for the Permanent Supportive Housing Program?
Because this housing is designed to be permanent, this program has very low turnover which makes maintaining a waiting list impractical. Upcoming openings in this program will be advertised on the website. If you would like your name on an informal list of interested persons to be alerted when an opening is coming up, contact Lee Rossiter, Administrative Services Coordinator (920) 731-6644, ext.103.

Can Housing Partnership assist me with my rent payments?
We charge affordable rents in units that we own. We do not provide subsidies for units that we do not own. If you need one-time assistance with rent, contact LEAVEN to discuss emergency assistance. Their number is (920) 738-9635.