Public Housing Statement of Policies

The purpose of the Statement of Policies is to assit MPHA in administering its low-income public housing programs in a manner consistent with HUD requirements and local goals and objectives contained in the PHA‘s agency plan.

MPHA reviews and updates the plan at least once a year, and more often if needed, to reflect changes in regulations, PHA operations, or to ensure staff consistency in operation.

Each link below will download a pdf of the chapter listed, or download the entire Statement of Policies (1.35 MB).

Table of Contents

Part I – Definitions

Part II – Requirements for Admission

Part III – Verifications

Part IV – Preferences

Part V – Waiting List Assignment and Designation of Buildings

Part VI – Occupancy Standards and Lease Add Ons

Part VII – Rent Computation and Security and Pet Deposits

Part VIII – Tenant Transfer

Part IX – Lease and Lease Addenda

Part X – Re-examination of Tenant Eligibility and Rent Adjustments

Part XI – Lease Terminations

Part XII – Tenant Grievance Procedures

Part XIII – Community Service

Part XIV – Parking Policy (Highrise and Family Housing)

Part XV – Post Orders, Rules of Conduct

Part XVI – No Smoking

Part XVII – Pet Policy (Highrise and Scattered Site)

Part XVIII – Rent Collection Policy

Part XIX – Death of a Resident Vacate

Part XX – Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan

Part XXI – Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Part XXII – Violence Against Women Act Policy

Part XXIII – Community Space Use Policy

Appendix A – Maximum Income Limits for Admission

Appendix B – Monthly Utility Allowance

Appendix C – Sales and Service Charge Schedule, Guidelines for Determining Ordinary Wear and Tear

Appendix D – Housekeeping Standards, Definitions

Appendix E – Special Housing Situations

Appendix F – Flat Rents

Appendix G – Schedule of Security Deposits

Appendix H – Applicant Screening Guidelines, Definitions

Appendix I – Applicant Hearing Rules

Appendix J – Tenant Hearing Rules

Appendix K – Revenue Recapture Hearing Rules