Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (families/elderly/disabled/singles)
As funds become available, the next applicant on the waiting list is contacted and after the applicant is certified eligible for the program, a Housing Choice Voucher is issued. The voucher holder is responsible for locating their own housing and must meet the program’s guidelines to receive assistance. The unit must be inspected and meet HUD’s Housing Quality Standards. There is a maximum amount of rent subsidy that will be paid on behalf of the tenant each month. It is the tenant’s responsibility to pay the difference between the subsidy amount and the contract rent. Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted income.
The Homestead ~ 2222 3rd Ave SE (elderly 62+/disabled) (non-smoking)
The one story brick constructed complex opened in 1972. Situated on 2 acres, the three wings consist of 75 independent-living apartments for elderly and disabled tenants, with an on-site laundry facility, community room, and a family lounge in each wing. Floor plans range from approximately 550 to 575 sq. feet, showers with built-in seats, carpeted living rooms and bedrooms, standard size refrigerators, and air conditioners. Parking is provided. An excess utility fee is charged for deep freezes and car plug-ins. Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted income, which includes all utilities except telephone and cable.
Sherman Apartments ~ 223 South Main Street (elderly 62+/disabled) (non-smoking)
This seven story, high-rise with elevator was built in 1981. Located in downtown Aberdeen, the building consists of 55 independent-living apartments for elderly and disabled tenants. The apartments are all approximately 550 sq. feet, one-bedrooms with electric ranges, standard size refrigerators, carpeted living rooms and bedrooms, and air conditioning. There is an on-site laundry facility, community room, and mailboxes on the first floor. The Sherman is a site for the Senior Nutrition Noon Meal. Parking is provided. An excess utility fee is charged for deep freezes and car plug-ins. Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted income, which includes all utilities except telephone and cable.
Single Family Dwellings ~scattered sites throughout the Aberdeen area (families) (non-smoking)
As there is vacancy, applicants from the waiting list are contacted for two, three, and four bedroom homes located throughout Aberdeen. All of the homes vary in size and include hook-ups in the basements for a washer and dryer, central air and storage sheds. Tenants are responsible for lawn maintenance and snow removal. The tenant is responsible for paying all utilities with assistance through a utility allowance. The rent is based on 30% of the tenant’s adjusted income.
Lawson View Townhomes ~ 1315 South High Street & 1316 South Lawson Street (families) (smoking)
The newly remodeled Lawson View Townhomes include two, three, and four bedrooms. The townhomes are furnished with a stove and microwave hood, refrigerator, central air, dishwasher, and washer and dryer hook-ups located in the basement. The tenant is responsible for paying his or her own electricity with assistance through a utility allowance. The rent is based on 30% of the tenant’s adjusted income.
Jackson Heights Apartments ~ 1016 1st Avenue SE (families/elderly/disabled/singles) (non-smoking)
Jackson Heights Apartments is a 3 story apartment complex with a total of 41 units. There are 19 – 1 bedroom, 15 – 2 bedroom and 7 – 3 bedroom units available. Sizes range from 671 to 1,233 square feet. There are 8 handicap accessible units on the 1st floor. All utilities are included. There will also be 29 garages available for an additional fee per month. Tenants are required to pay a set rent unless they are using a Section 8 Voucher; then their rent will be 30% of their adjusted income.
Sunshine Park Townhomes~1524 South Lawson St. (families/elderly/disabled/singles) (smoking)
Sunshine Park Townhomes is a five building complex, with a total of 28 Townhome units. The Townhome units consist of two, three, and four bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,052 square feet to 1,572 square feet. Each unit has private front and back entrances with an attached single stall garage, along with a range, refrigerator, microwave with hood, dishwasher, central air conditioning, and washer and dryer hookups. Tenants are required to pay a set rent unless they are using a Section 8 Voucher; then rent will be 30% of their adjusted income.
Meadow Wood Townhomes ~ 2714 1st Avenue SE (families/elderly/disabled/singles) (smoking)
Meadow Wood Townhomes is a six building complex, with a total of 32 Townhome units. The Townhome units consist of two, three, and four bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,036 square feet to 1,597 square feet. Each unit has private front and back entrances with an attached single stall garage, along with a range, refrigerator, microwave with hood, dishwasher, central air conditioning, and washer and dryer hookups. Tenants are required to pay a set rent unless they are using a Section 8 Voucher; then rent will be 30% of their adjusted income.
Central Villas ~ 1901 South Merton St. (55 and older) (non-smoking)
Central Villas is a new 2 story non-smoking apartment complex for people 55 and older. It has a total of 40 units. There are 30 – 1 bedroom (6 units are handicap accessible) and 10 – 2 bedrooms (2 units are handicap accessible). Sizes range from 659 to 821 square feet. Each unit comes with a 1 stall garage and all utilities are included. Amenities include a frost-free refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer, forced air and central air. Ride Line tickets will be available for purchase at a reduced rate. Tenants are required to pay a set rent unless they are using a Section 8 Voucher; then rent will be 30% of their adjusted income.
