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Eligibility Criteria

1. Basic EligibilityApplicants must meet the following basic requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to live independently without requiring 24-hour care or supervision.
Be willing and able to follow the Our Home Resident Agreement, House Rules, and community standards.
Be able to maintain their assigned bedroom and shared living spaces.
Be willing to respect the privacy, property, safety, and peaceful enjoyment of other residents.
Provide accurate and complete information during the application and intake process.
Provide required identification and documentation.
Meet the applicable income, rental-history, screening, and financial requirements established for the specific Our Home property.

2. Ability to Pay

Our Home is committed to providing affordable housing while maintaining financially sustainable homes.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to pay their monthly housing obligation.

Acceptable sources of income may include, where applicable:

Employment income.Self-employment income.
Retirement income.Social Security or other lawful benefits.Disability income.
Pension income.
Other lawful and verifiable sources of income.

3. Application & Screening Process

Applicants may be asked to provide documentation verifying income or other lawful financial resources.

Income requirements may vary by property and housing program.

Every applicant must complete the Our Home application and intake process.

The process includes:

Completed application
Government-issued identification
Income verification
Rental-history verification
Credit screening, where applicable
Background screening, where permitted by law
Previous-landlord or housing-reference verification, where applicable
Personal interview or intake meeting to include review of personal goals
Review of applicant's ability to comply with the shared-housing environment

Applicants will be evaluated using consistent criteria applicable to the property and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

4. Shared-Living Expectations

Our Home is a shared residential environment.

Residents are expected to:

Keep their bedroom clean and reasonably maintained.
Clean up after themselves in shared areas.
Respect quiet hours.
Respect other residents' belongings.
Respect personal boundaries and privacy.
Follow kitchen and bathroom cleanliness standards.
Properly dispose of trash.
Follow parking and property rules.
Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Treat residents, staff, neighbors, and guests respectfully.
Follow all applicable House Rules.

5. Safety Standards

The safety of our residents is extremely important. Please be aware of your surroundings. Make sure to lock all doors after entry and exit.

6. Guests

Residents may have guests subject to the property's Guest Policy.

Residents are responsible for ensuring that their guests:

Follow Our Home rules.
Respect other residents.
Do not disturb the household.
Do not damage property.
Do not engage in prohibited conduct.

Overnight guests are NOT permitted.

7. Substance-Free & Prohibited Conduct

Our Home is committed to maintaining a safe and peaceful residential environment.

Residents must comply with all applicable laws and property policies regarding alcohol, controlled substances, smoking, vaping, and other prohibited conduct.

Smoking or vaping is restricted or prohibited inside the residence. Smoking or vaping is allowed in designated areas only.

All of Our Home properties are drug-free & alcohol-free.

8. Pets & Animals

Pets and animals are subject to the rules established for each Our Home property. Applicants should disclose any animal before move-in.

Assistance animals will be considered in accordance with applicable fair-housing laws.

No applicant should assume that an animal is prohibited solely because it is not considered a traditional pet.

9. Transportation & Employment

Our Home does not require residents to own a vehicle.

Residents are responsible for arranging their own transportation to work, school, appointments, and other activities unless a specific housing program provides transportation assistance.

Employment status requirements, will be disclosed for the specific property or program and applied consistently.

10. Independent Living Requirement

Our Home is independent living/shared housing and is not a medical facility, assisted-living facility, nursing home, treatment center, or 24-hour supervised residence.

11. Respect & Community Standards

Residents must be able to independently manage their normal daily living responsibilities or have lawful and appropriate support that does not require Our Home to provide personal-care or medical services.

Our Home does not provide:

Medical care.
Nursing care.
Medication management.
24-hour supervision.
Personal-care services.
Mental-health treatment.
Substance-abuse treatment.

Applicants who require services beyond the scope of Our Home may be provided with information about appropriate community resources when available.

Our Home is built on the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.

Residents are expected to communicate respectfully and contribute to a peaceful household.

We do not tolerate:

Bullying.
Harassment.
Threats.
Intimidation.
Retaliation.
Violence.
Deliberate property destruction.
Repeated disruption of the household.
Discrimination or harassment against other residents, staff, guests, or neighbors.

12. Application Accuracy

Applicants are responsible for providing truthful and complete information.

Providing false, misleading, or materially incomplete information may result in denial of the application or termination of housing, subject to applicable law and the terms of the applicable housing agreement.

13. Fair Housing

Our Home is committed to complying with applicable federal, state, and local fair-housing requirements.

Housing decisions will be based on lawful, consistently applied eligibility and property criteria.

Our Home does not discriminate against applicants or residents on a protected basis under applicable law.Reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications will be considered when required by applicable law.

14. Approval Is Not Guaranteed

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or placement in an Our Home residence.

Applications are reviewed based on the requirements applicable to the specific property, available space, documentation provided, and applicable law.

If an application is denied, the applicant will receive any notices required by applicable law.

Applicant Acknowledgment

I understand that Our Home is an independent living/shared-housing environment and that residents are expected to maintain their own daily living responsibilities and comply with the Resident Agreement and House Rules.
I understand that I am responsible for providing accurate information and required documentation during the application and intake process.
I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee approval or housing placement.
I have had an opportunity to ask questions about the Our Home application and housing requirements.

I Agree & Submit