Lexington Affordable Housing Trust Pilot Rent Assistance Program

Pre-application

Program Overview

The Lexington Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) Pilot Rental Assistance Program (Lex PRAP) is a short-term rental assistance program for Lexington residents. The program, which is being administered by Metro West Collaborative Development, provides 6 months of rental assistance for rent-burdened households (those paying more than 30% of gross income on rent plus utility allowance, if applicable, using Lexington Housing Authority utility allowances).



Eligibility

Eligible applicants are renters who do not own property and have lived in the unit in Lexington for which assistance is being sought for at least 6 months. Further, applicant’s household gross income must be below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for their household size and monthly rent plus utility allowance must exceed 30% of their gross income by at least $50/month.

 

Households currently receiving or eligible to receive rental assistance (payments made to landlords on behalf of the tenant) from Lexington Human Services Dept., through RAFT or through LexHAB are not eligible for the benefit period.

 


Instructions

Please answer all questions.

 

Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed nor entered into the lottery. Only one lottery application per household will be accepted.

 


Do you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation?

Metro West CD staff are available to help. If you have a disability which makes completing this application more difficult, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation, which may include a change to a procedure, or practice to allow you to have an equal opportunity to participate fully in the housing program.
















First and Last Name Relationship to head of household (spouse, child, aunt, etc.) Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Occupation Student?
Please list all the individuals who live in the unit

This program is for people who are paying more than 30% of their gross income on rent. Additionally, households MUST meet the following income limits:


Household size

 

1-person

2-person

3-person

4-person

5-person

6-person

Income limit (80% of Area Median Income (AMI))

 

$96,000

 

$109,700

 

$123,400

 

$137,100

 

$148,100

 

$159,050


If no, we're sorry but you are not eligible for this program. It is designed for households earning up to 80% AMI.






LANDLORD'S CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Rent Assistance is paid directly to your landlord.  Your landlord MUST participate in this program in order to receive rental assistance. If this section is left blank, the application is incomplete and will not be considered.

 

Metro West CD will reach out to your landlord to confirm their participation in this program. Please provide:










You must submit the following supporting documentation:



Certifications

(Must be signed by Applicant)


I/We certify that my/our gross total household income is BELOW the following based on household size (income limit is 80% of area median income):

Household size

 

1-person

2-person

3-person

4-person

5-person

6-person

Income limit (80% of Area Median Income)

 

$96,000

 

$109,700

 

$123,400

 

$137,100

 

$148,100

 

$159,050


I/We certify that all information furnished in this application for RENTAL ASSISTANCE is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.


I/We understand that any false information, made knowingly and willfully, will be sufficient cause for rejection of my/our application.


I/We understand that incomplete submissions or unresolved discrepancies may lead to cancellation of this application or termination of assistance.


I/We do not maintain a separate subsidized rental unit in another location.


I/We understand that ANY false information on this application or statements given are punishable by law and will lead to cancellation of this application and the rental assistance.


I/We understand that this is assistance for the entire household and that no other members of my household have applied nor will apply during the term of this program.


Typing your name acts as a signature

Release of Information

(Must be signed by Applicant)


I/We understand that this authorization or the information obtained with its use may be given to and used to administer and enforce program rules and policies in compliance with HUD or Massachusetts EOHLC or any other federal or state housing program guidelines. 

 

I hereby authorize Metro West CD to discuss any and all matter regarding this application with the Town of Lexington Affordable Housing Trust.

 

I/We agree that a photocopy or facsimile or other electronic transmission of this authorization may be used for the purposes stated above. 

 

I/We understand that all decisions made by Metro West CD are final and that any appeals must be submitted in writing to Metro West CD.


Typing your name acts as a signature

Metro West Collaborative Development does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status, sex, age, marital status, children, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, ancestry, veteran/military status, or membership.

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