Barnstable Flats

1. Household income must be within the maximum and minimum gross allowable income limits, however, if an applicant is below the minimum but can substantiate the ability to pay the rent, they are encouraged to apply. Income limits do not apply to subsidy holders.
2. In addition to income and asset eligibility the applicant will also be subject to a Tenant Selection screening by the project and determined eligible. This may include passing reviews on credit scores, tenant history, and criminal background checks.
3. Households cannot own a home, including homes in a trust.

1. First preference shall be given to households requiring the total number of bedrooms in the unit based on the following criteria:
   • a) There is at least one occupancy per bedroom, unless Household member needs a larger unit due to a disability as a Reasonable Accommodation.
   • b) A married couple/partnership, or those in a similar living arrangement, shall be required to share a bedroom. Other household members may share but shall not be required to share a bedroom.
   • c) A person described in the first sentence of #2 above shall not be required to share a bedroom if a consequence of sharing would be a severe adverse impact on their mental or physical health and the lottery agent receives reliable medical documentation as to such impact of sharing.
   • d) A household may count an unborn child as a household member. The household must submit proof of pregnancy with the application.
   • e.) If the applicant is in the process of a divorce or separation, the applicant must provide proof that the divorce or separation has begun or has been finalized.
2. Second preference shall be given to households requiring the number of bedrooms in the unit minus one, based on above criteria.
3. Third preference shall be given to households requiring the number of bedrooms in the unit minus two, based on above criteria.

No. Service animals are welcomed.