HOW TO APPLY

(The following instructions are for the Brown County Housing Authority (BCHA) Program ONLY.

For WHEDA instructions, see the application cover page.)

DOCUMENTS NEEDED
To be placed on the waiting list for receiving housing assistance, we will need copies of the following documents. Each of the documents must be attached with your completed application.

1. A signed and completed Preliminary Application.

2. Verification of date of birth/legal identity for ALL household members:

   • Driver’s license/state ID, birth certificate, permanent resident card, naturalization papers, or US Passport

   • (Hospital birth announcements are not accepted)

3. Verification of social security number for ALL household members:

   • Social Security Card, original Social Security Administration-issued document containing the name and SSN

4. Proof of Brown County residence (if claiming that preference):

   • TWO (2) of the following documents of your choice (Address on proof of residence documents MUST match the address you are residing at; the two documents must be from different sources):

     • Current/Valid Drivers License or State ID

     • Lease (signed by all adult parties listing current address and lease terms)

     • Utility Bill (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) - Current (within last 30 days)

     • Mail from the Social Security Administration

     • Unemployment Benefits Letter

     • Letter from a Social Service Organization

     • Financial Institution Documentation (Bank Statement)

     • Educational or School Record

     • Credit Card Statement – Current (within last 30 days)

     • Employment/Check Stubs – Current (within last 30 days)

     • Voter Registration Record

     • Rent/Auto Insurance Policy

     • Vehicle Registration

5. Proof of your preference - if applicable:

• Displaced due to a natural disaster or government action: Statement from a government agency or service agency such as city officials or The Red Cross

• Homeless: Certification from a local social service agency

• Veteran: Copy of Form DD214 or service discharge paperwork

• Disabled: Copy of ORIGINAL SS/SSI benefit award letter

BROWN COUNTY INCOME LIMITS