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Attachment B ~ Metropolitan Council ~ Improve regiDnal competitiveness in a global economy FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM General Summary of Resident Selection Criteria (The contents of this document are subject to review and approval by the Metropolitan Council and the U.S, Department of Housing & Urban Development.) Goals The goals ofthe resident selection criteria detailed below are as follows: ~ provide quality, stable, secure homes for families in the region ~ provide an opportunity for families with low-incomes to enhance their positive rental history ~ ensure residents of Council-owned housing are stable, positive members of residential communities ~ ensure Council-owned property is an asset to all communities by operating such housing in a responsible and responSIve manner. Criteria Generally, the history of an applicant's conduct must demonstrate capability of compliance with the tenus of the Council's lease. A. Rental History Applicants must have the following to be considered for admission: . ~ positive rental history of at least 12 consecutive months within the previous two yearS .~ history of timely, full payment of rents . ~ history o~ cooperation with management and other residents ~ history of abiding by all other lease terms ~ history of no property damage . . B. Criminal History Applicants must have no history ofthe following, subject to the Council's Basis for Admission Denial: ~ criminal record of drug-related activity ~ criminal record related to physical violence to persons or destruction of property ~ criminal record that would adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of other residents and/or neighbors C. Income ~ At least 40% of families admitted during the Council's fiscal year must have incomes that do not exceed 30% of area median income. ~ The balance of residents admitted during the Council's fiscal year must have incomes that do not exceed 80% of median income. If the Council receives unfavorable infonnation about an applicant, the Council will consider the time, nature, and extent of the applicant's conduct and factors that might indicate a reasonable probability of favorable future conduct or financial prospects. Back2round Checks In order to achieve the goals set out above, the Council will: ~ Confirm sources of income ~ Confirm rental history by contacting previous landlords and obtaining unlawful detainer reports ~ Order credit reports to identify other previous addresses and subsequently contacting other identified landlords, if any ~ Order criminal background checks to review criminal history of applicants and/or household members (Draft) I November 2000