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Eligibility Requiremnets
A SUMMARY OF KEY ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE
| Eligibility or Admissions Policy | Low Rent Housing Single Family | Low Rent Elder/Disabled | Wenona Apartments |
| Tribal Residency | All occupants must comply with tribal residency laws. | All occupants must comply with tribal residency laws. | All occupants must comply with tribal residency laws. |
| Restrictions if Prior Resident | If an applicant has been evicted by the Nation, they are ineligible to apply for housing during the next five years; if an applicant has voluntarily moved out of a Nation unit, they are ineligible to apply for housing during the next three years | If an applicant has been evicted by the Nation, they are ineligible to apply for housing during the next five years; if an applicant has voluntarily moved out of a Nation unit, they are ineligible to apply for housing during the next three years | If an applicant has been evicted by the Nation, they are ineligible to apply for housing during the next five years; if an applicant has voluntarily moved out of a Nation unit, they are ineligible to apply for housing during the next three years |
| Prior Unpaid Balances | An applicant is eligible to apply for housing only if any and all unpaid balances are paid in full | An applicant is eligible to apply for housing only if any and all unpaid balances are paid in full | An applicant is eligible to apply for housing only if any and all unpaid balances are paid in full |
| Indian Family | Must be enrolled member of Federal Tribe to be considered. Preference given to Penobscot Nation enrolled members living on and near to Indian Island | Must be enrolled member of Federal Tribe to be considered. Preference given to Penobscot Nation enrolled members living on and near to Indian Island | Must be enrolled member of Federal Tribe to be considered. Preference given to Penobscot Nation enrolled members living on and near to Indian Island |
| Household Size | Households greater than 3 are encouraged to apply for single family housing. Single person households are not eligible. | Generally 1-2 person households. Limited exceptions apply. | Limited to 2 persons/bedroom, plus 1. |
| Age Restricted | no | Yes, must be over 55. No children under age 18 can become permanent occupants | no |
| Criminal Background Check | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. |
| Rental/homeowner History | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. |