Designed to teach families to be successful residents, The Public Housing Family Handbook: A Guide for Applicants and Residents of the Public Housing Program answers many of the questions facing new program participants.

This guide covers a variety of topics, including general program information, facts about applying for housing, how much a family is responsible for paying for a unit, and public housing opportunities, to name a few. Our latest edition has been completely revised for both content and clarity. It features:

• A modern, easy-to-read format with revised graphics 
• Information on the Violence against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA) 
• Clarified language on disabilities and reasonable accommodations 
• User-friendly, participant-oriented wording   

The Public Housing Family Handbook, available in English and Spanish, is both a resource for your residents and a useful tool for your agency. Let the handbook help you build positive relationships with your public housing families as you welcome them into the program. 

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