Through Project-Based Section 8 Rental Assistance, HUD assists more than 1.2 million extremely low, and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing. HUD renews Section 8 project-based Housing Assistance Payments (“HAP”) contracts with owners of multifamily rental housing. The project-based rental assistance makes up the difference between what an extremely low-, low-, or very low-income household can afford and the approved rent for an adequate housing unit in a multifamily project. Eligible tenants must pay the highest of 30 percent of adjusted income, 10 percent of gross income, or the portion of welfare assistance designated for housing or the minimum rent established by HUD. Because of the great need for subsidized housing, these properties often have long waiting lists.
Fletcher Gardens serves the elderly (62 years and older) with 93 units in an 8-story high-rise building.
Residents pay approximately 30% of household income towards rent. Seniors cannot make more than 80% of the area median income to be eligible for assistance. Approximate waiting list time is a year or longer; we are unable to predict as it is purely based on availability of units.
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The Residences at Willow Park is a 68-unit subsidized community. Two and 3 bedroom units have the amenities of washer/dryer hook-ups, air conditioning, self-cleaning ovens, and a playground and basketball court.
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The Summersong Townhomes community offers a total of 49 two, three, and four bedroom units. Tenants pay 30% of their income for rent. The units have enclosed patio areas and the convenience of front and back doors.
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The Village at Westerly Creek 1 and 2 (VWC) are senior-designated buildings, for individuals 62+ years of age. There are 110 total units between the two buildings with a mix of 1, and 2 bedrooms. Both buildings have secured entry access with an intercom system for guest access. Additionally, all apartments have emergency sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and other safety features. Each building has two elevators, community laundry rooms on each floor, and wide hallways. All units are handicapped accessible, with large kitchens, bathrooms, and pantries. All units have individual temperature controls for heating/cooling, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and individual patio/balcony. VWC has on-site property management and maintenance, and also a large community room for events and meetings. There are community gardens, a fitness center, and several clubs for participation in activities. An on-site Community Builder assists seniors in access to services.
The Village at Westerly Creek 1 & 2 are subsidized through HUD project-based voucher assistance. Qualified residents must be low-income seniors, and must pass criminal background and prior eviction checks. Once accepted into the program, residents pay the greater of 30% of adjusted income, 10% of gross income, or a HUD-designated minimum rent. Residents are referred to the buildings through the Aurora Housing Authority’s Section 8 waiting list.
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