Housing for
the Homeless

We set aside much-needed housing for the homeless in the form of Single Resident Occupancy units (SRO) at three of our locations. One of the properties, Fisk Courts, operates under the “Housing First” philosophy which houses residents first, then surrounds him/her with supportive services.

Requirements:

• Completed homeless verification form
• Most of these units will require you to meet Section 8 guidelines

Application Process:

1. Call us at 726-2696, ext. 110, 116, or 133 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available four days a week:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  On the day of your appointment, fill out your housing application.
2. It’s possible to apply to Mercury North without also applying for a Section 8 voucher. If you wish to do this, follow the Affordable Housing application procedures.
3. If applying for a Section 8 voucher, you will meet with one of our leasing consultants and bring the following documents with you:
   • photo ID
   • proof of all income in the household
   • name, address, and fax number of all your household’s employers; they will verify length of employment and your rate of pay
   • if applicable, proof of Social Security/Disability benefits (printout from Social Security office not more than 60 days old)
   • if applicable, proof of AFDC income
   • if applicable, child support printout
   • all other income that any family member receives (checks or pay stubs not accepted as proof)
   • birth certificates for all household members
   • Social Security cards for all household members; Form I-94 or green cards, if born outside the USA
   • photo ID for all adults in the household
   • if applicable, proof of childcare expenses/daycare receipts
   • if applicable, custody papers/verification for all minor children
   • recent bank account statements (checking, savings, and other assets)
   • homeless verification
   • T.B. skin test (no older than 9 months)
4. If Urban Housing Solutions approves you, you will receive a letter and an appointment will be set to complete your Section 8 paperwork. We will submit these papers to MDHA.
5. You will be notified of and attend an MDHA briefing with our leasing consultant.

We will notify you as soon as MDHA tells us that your apartment passed inspection. Your 1st month’s rent and deposit will be due to Urban Housing Solutions at move-in.