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welcome to another episode of knowing more today we'll break down waiting lists and local preferences what they are how they work
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and how they can affect you local preferences are criteria set by housing providers to prioritize
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applicants with the greatest need common preferences include being homeless or living in unsafe housing paying over 50%
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of your income for rent or being displaced in volunt IL such as by natural disasters if you qualify for a
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preference you can move ahead of applicants who do not qualify start by researching your housing provids preferences and
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eligibility criteria when applying gather documents like proof of income or a letter from a shelter be ready to show
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how you meet a preference if applicable and submit your application on time and through approved methods such as online
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or by mail keep in mind even with a preference housing assistance isn't immediate long
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waiting times are common and some housing providers might close their lists temporarily stay proactive by
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checking the status of your application regularly fair housing laws including title six protect against discrimination
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in Housing Programs housing providers must ensure that their processes don't exclude anyone based on race disability or other
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their protected characteristics they're required to offer applications in multiple formats including digital and
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accept them through flexible methods like email or dropboxes and provide materials in multiple languages for
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applicants with limited English proficiency to stay on the waiting list update your contact information if it
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changes respond to any notices promptly know your housing provids policies for maintaining your spot like annual
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confirmations of Interest being informed can make a big difference as you navigate this process
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