Applications are accepted every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Online Only.

Apartments are assigned based on the date and time of application. The length of wait time will be estimated at the time of application depending on the availability of public housing units as well as the number of applicants on the waiting list. There is no emergency housing assistance available at this time.

If you are offered an apartment and accept it, the head of household and any other household member eighteen years of age or older, will be required to sign a lease with Dayton Housing Authority. A security deposit of $200.00 is required.

Public housing is limited to income qualified families and individuals. Eligibility criteria include: Annual Gross Income Family background information from current and prior landlords, personal references, and performance meeting financial obligations; particularly rent All family members 18 or older will be subject to a criminal background check. Criminal history may result in denial of your application Rental history based on our screening process. Dayton Housing Authority will deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other residents or in the public housing community. Dayton Housing Authority will deny eligibility to any applicant owing money to Dayton Housing Authority or any other housing authority from a prior lease. Applicants owing community service hours may also be denied until completed.

Tenant rent is the greater of: 30% of adjusted gross income 10% of gross monthly income The minimum rent of $50 The current flat rent based on unit size The current ceiling rent based on unit size (same as the flat rent) Household income is reviewed at least annually and rents may be adjusted accordingly.

Families must meet income guidelines and are selected from the waiting list based on date and time. • All family members 18 or older will be subject to a criminal background check. Criminal history may result in denial of your application • Applicants owing money or to Dayton Housing Authority or any other housing authority from a prior tenancy will be denied until the balance is paid in full. All other eligibility criteria will still apply. • Applicants owing community service hours may also be denied until completed.

Applications are accepted every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Online Only.

Current government issued photo IDs are required for each family member over the age of 18. Birth certificates are required for each family member under the age of 18 and Social Security cards are required for all family members.

Vouchers are issued based on the date and time of application and the number of available vouchers.