HOW: Applications will be accepted ONLINE only. Only one application per household will be accepted. Duplicate or fraudulent applications will be rejected. Paper applications will not be distributed or accepted. If you need assistance in another language, Google Translate will assist you during the application process.
WHERE: Applications can be submitted ONLINE with the use of a personal computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. There is no requirement to come to the agency’s office.
INFORMATION NEEDED: Full legal names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, and income information for every person in the household. You must enter your total household income on the application. If your household has no income from any sources, you must enter zero in the income field. The information you provide must be truthful and complete to the best of your knowledge. An email addresses or phone number will be required. If you do not have an e-mail address, the application process will allow you to create one. As you complete the application process, you will create a login and password. *Please keep this information.*
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT YOUR APPLICATION WAS NOT SUBMITTED!
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT THAT YOU RECEIVE AT YOUR WAIT LIST SUBMISSION!
1. Your receipt will contain a PIN Number.
2. Your PIN Number will allow you to set up an account on the MRI Assistance Connect Website
3. You can access the MRI Assistance Connect Website to update your contact information.
4. The MRI Assistance Connect web address is: www.assistancecheck.com
WAIT TIMES: The LA/BC HA does not provide emergency or immediate housing. The amount of time you will wait before your application is selected may be months to years. Voucher turnover and HUD funding may also affect the wait time. You will be notified when your application has been selected. Wait list applicants are required to report, in writing, changes of mailing address and family composition.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: It is the policy of LA/BC HA to provide reasonable accommodations to those persons with disabilities so that they can participate equally in its housing programs. If you require special assistance with the application process or you do not have internet access, you may contact our office at 719-456-2748 for assistance. The Las Animas/Bent County Housing Authority may require you to provide additional documentation regarding the accommodation request.
This is a registration to be put on the family public housing waiting list and is based on household income for all adults listed on your application and related eligibility. Later, you will be required to provide verification of members of your household, household income, household assets, and proof of birth in the United States or eligible immigration status. By registering, you understand and authorize that when you are pulled off the waiting list, the Las Animas/Bent County Housing Authority will request a credit report, criminal record check from local law enforcement, and will contact current and prior landlords for all adults listed on my application as part of the eligibility background check.
You will be notified in writing when you are selected from the waiting list.