Lansing Housing Commission

Housing Choice Voucher

Waiting List Is Closed

Please DO NOT CALL LHC to determine your waitlist status. NO Waitlist UPDATES or information will be provided by TELEPHONE or E-MAIL.

LHC is no longer accepting applications for this program.

After February 12, 2012 preliminary applicants may check their status, electronically, to determine if they were selected for the 1000 waitlist slots, by going to www.waitlistcheck.com. If you were selected for one of the 1000 waitlist slots and your number is 1- 100 you will be notified in writing and/or via e-mail of the next steps no later than February 28, 2012.

Applicants who are selected whose waitlist number is 101-1000 will be notified as vouchers become available.

ALL APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR THE 1000 WAITLIST SLOTS MUST KEEP THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION CURRENT. ADDRESS and CONTACT INFORMATION can be CHANGED by clicking the SEND E-MAIL button after logging into www.waitlistcheck.com.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER WAITLIST FAQ’S


1. What is a Housing Choice Voucher?

A Housing Choice Voucher provides rental assistance to private landlords for qualified households.
2. How will I know if I am one of the 1000 randomly selected households?

After February 12, 2012, you may check your status at: www.waitlistcheck.com using your SSN and Date of Birth to login and view whether you have been selected.
3. What happens after I am selected for a slot on the waitlist?

As vouchers become available, Lansing Housing Commission (“LHC”) calls households from a waiting list and screens them for program eligibility. Families who meet the income guidelines, are in good standing with subsidized housing programs and pass a criminal background check are issued vouchers. These vouchers allow the family to have a portion of their rent paid by LHC and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”)
4. If my household is selected as number 1, how soon will I get a voucher?

LHC will begin issuing vouchers to the first 100 selected applicants on approximately February 28, 2012. Other vouchers will be issued as funding becomes available.
5. What is the cost to participate in the HCV program?

There is no cost. The HCV Program is a government service provided free of charge. It is illegal for anyone to charge Applicants, Voucher Holders or Participants for ANY services provided by the HCV Program, including obtaining a voucher, applying to the Program or being placed on the waiting.
6. I am on the waiting list. How do I find out my status?

You may check your status at: www.waitlistcheck.com using your SSN and Date of Birth to login
ALSO: When a family’s application number reaches the top of the list, they are notified by mail and (e-mail when available). This makes it extremely important for families on the waiting list to alert LHC in writing of any change in contact information.