The Public Housing Program provides decent, safe and sanitary housing for low income families.  An eligible applicant will be placed in an apartment located in the city of Carrollton.  The Carrollton Housing Authority has five developments with six sites.  The sites are Griffin, Davis, Ingram and Thomas Homes.  These units are multifamily housing.  The other two sites are Elder and Alabama Circle and are elderly/disabled designated. 
The Carrollton Housing Authority provides many programs for the residents.  They include:

• Employment Counseling and Job Search
• Service Coordinator for Elderly/Disabled Residents

 

How do I apply?

Applications for housing are taken by appointment only.  You must come into the office to receive the pre-application and the appointed date and time for the application interview. At the time of the interview you must bring the pre-application, proof of family income, picture ID for all family member that are 18 and older, and social security cards for all family members.  You must also provide housing history.  A criminal history and credit check will be processed on all family members over the age of 18.

Providing information

When completing the application, it must be filled out with correct information.  Failure to do so could result in your application being denied.  You must give names, addresses, and telephone numbers of former landlords.  Without this information, your application can not be accepted for processing.

Being determined eligible

Once you are determined eligible, you will receive a letter.  When your names are next on the waiting list, you will be offered up to three units.  Once you decide on your unit, you will complete the paper process of moving into the unit and receive keys.  A Security Deposit of $100.00 is required.

About the units

Every unit is inspected annually and preventive maintenance is also conducted.  All units are furnished with a stove and refrigerator.  Some units are equipped with washing machine connections.  Lawn maintenance is done regularly during the spring, summer and fall months.  The utilities provided in the rental agreement are water, sewer, garbage and gas with allowance.