1. Application Submission:
Day 1: Applicant submits the request for affordable housing.
2. Application Review:
Day 2-10: Housing authority reviews the application for completeness and verifies the eligibility based on income, household size, and other criteria.
3. Waitlist Placement:
Day 11: If eligible, the applicant is placed on a waitlist. The waiting period can vary widely. In high-demand areas, the waitlist might be several months to a few years long.
4. Selection for Housing:
Month 3 to Year 2 (or longer): The applicant is selected from the waitlist for an available housing unit. This timeframe is highly variable depending on the availability of affordable housing units and the length of the waitlist.
5. Final Verification and Lease Signing:
Week 1-2 after selection: Final verification of eligibility and lease signing occurs, allowing the applicant to move into the affordable housing unit.
6. Move-In:
Week 3 after selection: Applicant moves into the affordable housing unit.