Frequently Asked Questions
Providing Stable Affordable Housing
In an effort to assist the millions of people in need of stable affordable housing, Hope Housing Foundation provides a wide range of affordable, low-income apartment rental opportunities across the United States. Our housing services are available for families, seniors and people with special needs, including those with developmental disabilities, HIV/AIDS, formerly homeless individuals and Veterans.
What types of housing does Hope Housing Foundation provide?
Hope Housing Foundation provides a variety of different affordable housing options, but our main types of housing include multifamily, senior (age 65+) and special needs housing (people with HIV/AIDS, formerly homeless and people with physical and mental disabilities).
Does Hope Housing Foundation provide emergency housing or temporary housing?
Hope Housing Foundation provides permanent housing, and does not offer emergency or temporary housing.
How do I apply for housing?
Each Hope Housing Foundation property has its own leasing office and its own application process. If you or your family would like to rent an apartment at one of our communities, please call the property directly. When you call, the property staff can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an application for housing.
How do I qualify to live at a Hope Housing Foundation property? What are the minimum requirements?
Each Hope Housing Foundation property has its own qualification criteria. You can call each property of interest and discuss the qualifications with the property staff.
How long will it take to see if I have been approved to become a resident at a Hope Housing Foundation property?
Depending on availability you should typically hear about your status in two weeks. Please note that there is a great need for affordable housing in our country and the majority of our properties have long waiting lists or no availability. Please call the property staff directly for questions regarding waiting lists.
What states are you located in?
Please visit the Find Housing page to find out what states we are located in.
What is the cost to rent an apartment from Hope Housing Foundation?
Rents vary and are different across the country. You can contact the property you are interested in for more information about rent.
Are your apartments accessible?
Hope Housing Foundation operates barrier-free properties which provide accessible, affordable housing for physically disabled residents in an independent living environment. Many of our properties have apartments specifically designed with accessible features. Please contact the property you are interested in for more information about accessibility options.
Do you allow pets?
Each Hope Housing Foundation community has a pet policy. Please contact the property you are interested in directly for more information. Assistance animals are allowed at all Hope Housing Foundation properties.
Can I apply for housing if I have been evicted?
Hope Housing Foundation accepts all applications for housing. However, we must assess for evictions. Please refer to the individual property’s Resident Selection Criteria for detailed requirements around evictions. Hope Housing Foundation’s policy is typically no evictions within three to five years.
Can I apply for housing if I have a felony?
Hope Housing Foundation accepts all applications for housing. However, we must assess for felonies. Please refer to the individual property’s Resident Selection Criteria for detailed requirements around felonies.
Does Hope Housing Foundation give out loans?
Hope Housing Foundation does not offer housing loans or mortgage assistance. Hope Housing Foundation focuses exclusively on supporting the development of affordable housing initiatives.
Does Hope Housing Foundation provide Financial Rental Assistance for non-Hope Housing Foundation properties?
Hope Housing Foundation does not provide financial rental assistance.
Does Hope Housing Foundation provide high-performance building systems?
What are Sips? Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high-performance building system for residential and light commercial construction. The innovative panels consist of closed-cell polystyrene, an insulating foamcore sandwiched between two oriented strand boards (OSB). SIPs are precisely manufactured under factory-controlled conditions and fit nearly any building design. SIPs provide superior strength against wind, snow, and natural disasters. The tighter envelope means significantly less air leakage for a healthier, more efficient building. The result is a building system to be proud of.
Hope Housing Foundation follows restrictions established by federal law through the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. We do not discriminate against residents on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability.
