How to Apply

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INITIAL CONTACT: TERRIFIC Inn tenancy may result from a telephone call or a walk-in face-to-face contact.

INITIAL INTERVIEW: A screening process is utilized to determine whether the initial interview and assessment are necessary. The screening process is based upon basic eligibility criteria, including:

1. Age - applicant must be 62 years or older

2. Disability Status – A developmental handicap confirmed by a medical exam.

3. Income Status – Assessed and determined acceptable to HUD Section 8-202 Housing Regulations

REVIEW OF HUD VERIFICATION/INFORMATION

1. Applicant determined eligible to receive HUD Verification Documents

2. Applicant returns completed documents for review and verification with the interviewer

3. Applicant received a building and apartment walk-through to determine interest

4. Applicant is informed that a waiting list may exist

IN-HOUSE REVIEW OF APPLICANT’S APPLICATION: Application and documents are reviewed and discussed by an interdisciplinary reviewer team, including interviewer, social worker, health/medical representative, etc.

ASSESSMENT OF APPLICANT’S PRIOR LIVING ENVIRONMENT: Interviewer visits and assesses applicant’s previous living environmental and physical surrounding.

APPLICANTS APPROVAL FOR DESIGNATED SPACE ALLOCATION

1. Applicant’s final face-to-face interview with TERRIFIC, Inc. interviewer

2. HUD and TERRIFIC Inn regulations are reviewed with potential tenant

3. Final building and apartment walk-through occur

4. Potential tenant signs lease agreement and move-in arrangement are discussed and confirmed

5. New tenant is welcomed to the TERRIFIC Inn