Eligibility

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.

Note: the above is intended only as a brief summary of key requirements that tenant should be aware of before they complete the application process. Further detail and information is provided in the ‘Admissions, Eligibility, and Occupancy Policy’, and the the Application Package.