The Public Housing Program was created by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Public Housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and person with disabilities. Public Housing comes in all sizes and types from scattered single family houses to high rise apartments. There are approximately 1.3 million households living in Public Housing units managed by some 3,300 Housing Authorities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies that manage the housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford. HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing these development.
Public Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. The Brunswick Housing Authority determines your eligibility based on:
The application process requires documentation from the perspective tenant. For list of admission qualifications go here. An application must be filled out to start the process. You can print the application here or apply for an application online here.
