When a wait list is open, OHA announces publicly that it will accept Pre-Applications though a lotterized process.** Following the lottery, a wait list is established. Names are pulled from these existing wait lists and applicants are screened for eligibity to the program.
OHA screens pre-applications to determine if applicants are eligible for any of the OHA housing programs. To do this we:
- Conduct the Preference Verificaion Interview and Intake for applicants
- Obtain information about family composition
- Verify income and assets
- Determine general program suitability (by obtaining criminal background screenings for all adult members who will be included on the lease)