Screening / Application: What is Eligibility screening?

Eligibility screening is a process of identifying and verifying if an applicant will be a suitable participant able to comply with the MHA housing program requirements in accordance with the MHA’s Administrative Plan or ACOP and any regulations established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The applicant is interviewed and the third party verification is obtained to determine if the applicant and household members meet the MHA policies and any applicable federal regulations for the housing program(s) for which the applicant has applied.

For tenant-based voucher programs, the private property owner is also responsible for screening applicants for suitability to determine if they meet their housing program eligibility requirements.