Schermerhorn House Accepting Applications

Submitted by jameskeepnews on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 2:27pm.
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Please note that Schermerhorn House, the Common Ground studio apartment residence in Brooklyn Heights, is accepting applications. (The units are small--266 sq.ft.) Here is information about it:

ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is based on the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit guidelines.

The rent, household size, studio size and income distribution for these apartments is as follows:

Apartments Available: 100
Apartment Size: Studio (266 sq. ft)
Household Size: 1
Monthly Rent*: $635
Total Annual Income Range**: $21,770 - $32,280

* Includes Heat & Electric
** If your income is less than the minimum requirements listed above, you must have a rental subsidy (such as Section 8) to qualify. You will be required to submit proof of your rental subsidy (e.g. Rent Breakdown Letter or a copy of your voucher) at the time of interview.

• Assets must be evaluated in determining eligibility. Assets do not include personal property such as furniture, automobiles, and clothing.
• Full-time students are not eligible for residency.

You can download the application:

www.commonground.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/August/schermerhornapplicat...

Connie Crothers
Liaison, RUCMA Housing Committee