b. A credit score below 620 where the report contains no judgments, no accounts rated over
90 days delinquent or a bankruptcy within the previous one year will result in an
applicant being accepted and required to pay an additional deposit equal to 1.5x the
standard deposit.
c. A credit score below 620 where the report contains any judgments, any accounts rated
over 90 days delinquent or a bankruptcy within the previous one year, unless
satisfactorily explained, will result in the applicant being denied. Guarantors not
accepted.
d. Applicant will not be denied for not having any credit history. Medical debt and/or
student debt will not be held against an applicant.
e. Applicant must demonstrate ability to meet all monthly financial obligations.
f. All income/assets will be verified in writing from the income/asset sources on appropriate
income verification forms.
g. Both the current and previous landlords for the past 3 years will be contacted for
information concerning the applicant’s compliance history with lease requirements,
including any documented lease violations and for cause evictions. Ellis Act or Owner
Move In Evictions will not be held against an applicant.
h. Applicant must demonstrate ability to pay the asking rent as defined in the Lease
Agreement by meeting the minimum rent to income ratio set at 2.5 x the monthly rent.
Applicant will not be declined for any lack of previous rent paying history.
i. Applicant must have the ability to maintain the housing unit in accordance with local
health standards. No distinction will be drawn between a person who keeps his/her own
house and one who does so with the assistance of an attendant.
j. Applicant must be income eligible per Program regulations and meet other Program
eligible requirements.
k. Applicant’s prior arrest and conviction records will not be considered until Applicant has
been qualified for housing in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
for People with Prior Arrests or Convictions records.
III. Reasons for Denial
If Applicant is denied by APG with MOHCD’s consent, Applicant will receive a written Notice of
Denial and the Applicant has 3 business days from the date of the Notice to appeal and submit
additional documentation to MOHCD. MOHCD shall respond by the end of the 7
th
business day from
the date of receiving the appeal. Applications will be denied for the following reasons:
a. Not all members of the household who are 18 years of age or older attended the
interview.
b. Applicant or applicant’s household exhibits blatant disrespect, disruptive or antisocial
behavior towards APG’s staff.
c. A negative landlord recommendation, encompassing any documented lease violations or
For Cause evictions within the previous 3 years.
d. Any denial for prior arrest or conviction record must be in compliance with the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for People with a Prior Arrest or Convictions records.
e. A derogatory credit report as previously defined.