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A non-profit organization dedicated to providing and managing quality, safe and affordable housing for very low and low income individuals, families and seniors. Housing Humboldt PO Box 4655 (mailing) Arcata, CA 95518 (824 L Street Suite #5 Arcata) Phone: (707) 826-7312 TDD: (800) 735-2922 TDD VOICE: (800)735-2922 E-mail: info@housinghumboldt.org www.housinghumboldt.org

About Housing Humboldt We are a non-profit, public-benefit corporation with a small, dedicated staff and volunteer board of directors. We make it possible for very low and low income individuals, families and seniors to rent or buy high-quality, safe and affordable housing. We collaborate with public and private entities to put together multi-tiered financing packages to acquire, develop and manage new and rehabilitated housing. We believe that safe, decent affordable housing is a basic necessity and should be available to all who live and work in our community. Many people work full-time but do not earn enough to pay market rents or buy a home. Affordable Rental Housing Housing Humboldt manages 167 rental units in ten (10) multi-family complexes located in Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna and McKinleyville. We have studio, one, two and three bedroom units available for rent at below market rates to income eligible households. We accept Section 8 Housing Assistance Program and other subsidies. Units with accessible features are available. Depending on the complex, tenants have access to covered parking, coin-operated laundry, community rooms, decks, patios and private yards. All complexes are located within close proximity to public transportation, shopping areas, recreational opportunities and social services. Notice of Right to Reasonable Accommodation Housing Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all its programs and services. Both the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act protect any individual with a physical or mental impairment that limits that person in some major life activity, and any individual who has a history of, or who is regarded as having, such an impairment. If you or a member of your family have a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation in order to have equal opportunity of use and enjoyment of programs and services provided by Housing Humboldt. A reasonable accommodation is some modification or change that the company can make to policies or procedures that will assist an otherwise eligible applicant/tenant with a disability to take advantage of the program. Compliance actions may include reasonable accommodations as well as structural modifications to the unit or premises, to the extent these reasonable accommodations can be implemented without creating undue financial or administrative burdens to the property. If you or a member of your family have a disability and wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please notify management. He/She will assist you in the reasonable accommodation process. You have the right to request an accommodation at any time during your application process and tenancy.

Complex Descriptions MURRAY ROAD DUPLEXES There are 10 duplexes (20 units). Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath with fenced back yards. Units come equipped with refrigerator and range. One unit is handicapped accessible. Water, sewer and garbage paid. (Murray Road, McKinleyville) 9 th STREET APARTMENTS There are 2 & 3 bedroom units (16 units). Coin-op laundry and large play yard area. One unit is handicapped accessible. Water, sewer and garbage paid. Storage units for each apt. (300 & 320 9 th Street, Fortuna) LONI DRIVE APARTMENTS There are 12 2-bedroom, 1 bath units at this location. All units come with dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, range and carports with overhead storage. Water, sewer and garbage paid. Downstairs units have small patios, upstairs units have balconies. (1015 Loni Dr., Fortuna) C STREET APARTMENTS There are 8 2-bedroom, 1 bath units at this location. All units are equipped with a dishwasher, carpet, disposals, range and refrigerator. Off street parking. Water, sewer and garbage paid. (829 C Street, Eureka) 3 rd STREET APARTMENTS There are 2 & 3-bedroom units (6 units). Large units with a dishwasher, range and refrigerator as well as a garage. Garbage paid. Private enclosed yard around the building. One unit is handicapped accessible. Close to the library and public transportation. (1528 3 rd Street, Eureka) JUNIPER APARTMENTS There are 1, 2 & 3- bedroom apartments in this 10-unit complex. Units come equipped with stove and refrigerator. One-bedroom units are on the second level and have private decks. The 2- and 3-bedroom units have private/fenced yards, laundry hookups and dishwashers. Water, sewer and garbage paid. (4854 Valley East Blvd., Arcata) WINDSONG DUPLEXES There are four units in this location, two 2-bedroom and two 3-bedroom. The 2-bedroom are one-story with vaulted ceilings. The 3-bedroom are two-story with 1 1/2 baths and a private/fenced backyard. All units come equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, front deck and one-car garage. Water, Sewer and Garbage paid. (Tina Ct., Arcata) ARCATA GARDEN APARTMENTS There are 16 1-bedroom, 11 2-bedroom, five 3-bedroom and four studios in this 36-unit complex. Four units are handicapped accessible. All units come equipped with refrigerator and stove. This complex has a laundry facility, on-site management, beautifully landscaped open-areas and covered parking. All utilities paid. (2255 Alliance Rd., Arcata) MISTY VILLAGE APARTMENTS There are 14 1-bedroom and 10 2-bedroom units in this 24-unit complex. Two units are handicapped accessible. All units come equipped with stove, refrigerator and disposal and have either a fenced yard or balcony. The complex has a laundry facility, community room, landscaped areas and on-site management. Water, sewer and garbage paid. (2305-2331 McKinleyville Ave., McKinleyville) BAYVIEW COURTYARD APARTMENTS There are 26 1-bedroom and four 2-bedroom apartments in this two-story, handicapped accessible complex. All units are equipped with refrigerator, stove and disposal and most units have a small patio or porch. This senior (62 and over) housing complex has a community meeting room, lobby, laundry facility, elevator, community gardens and on-site management. Water, sewer, garbage and gas paid.(550 Union St., Arcata)

General Program Financial Information Who is eligible to live in these units? See Tenant Selection Policy located at management offices for full eligibility criteria. Income eligibility restrictions apply. Your family must have gross income no greater than the amount allowed by HOME or Tax Credits (dependent upon property) adjusted by household size. HOUSEHOLD SIZE HOME TAX CREDIT 50% 80% 50% 60% 1 $21,000 $33,550 $21,000 $25,200 2 $24,000 $38,350 $24,000 $28,800 3 $27,000 $43,150 $27,000 $32,400 4 $29,950 $47,900 $29,950 $35,940 5 $32,350 $51,750 $32,350 $38,820 6 $34,750 $55,600 $34,750 $41,700 Rents as of June 15, 2017 Juniper Apartments (HOME) Windsong Duplexes (HOME) 1 Bd.... $475 - $672 2 Bd... $800 2 Bd.... $562 - $800 3 Bd... $637 - $906 3 Bd....$637 - $906 Bayview Courtyard (Tax Credit) Arcata Gardens (HOME) 1 Bd..... $473 - $595 Studio....$525 2 Bd..... $559 - $706 1 Bd... $562 - $759 2 Bd $675 - $913 Murray Road Duplexes (HOME) 3 Bd...$778 - $1,047 1 Bd. $672 2 Bd. $562 - $800 C Street Apartments (HOME) 2 Bd......$554 - $792 9 th Street Apartments (HOME) 1 Bd. $475 3 rd Street Apartments (HOME) 2 Bd...$562 - $777 2 Bd.....$562- $800 3 Bd.....$637 3 Bd $906 Loni Drive Apartments (HOME) Misty Village (Tax Credit) 2 Bd.....$554 - $792 1 Bd.. $466 - $588 2 Bd.. $550 - $697

RESIDENCY APPLICATION WAITING LIST INFO DATE RECEIVED TIME RECEIVED Humboldt Bay Housing Development Corp. P.O. Box 4655 Arcata, CA 95518 Phone: (707 826-7312 Fax: (707) 826-7319 www.housinghumboldt.org APPROVED BY: DATE: EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS VALID. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR OCCUPANCY, IF IT DOES NOT APPLY PUT N/A. APPLICANT Co-APPLICANT NAME BIRTH DATE SOCIAL SEC. # DRIVER'S LICENSE # - - - - 2. PRESENT ADDRESS: 3a. HOW LONG? 4. MAILING ADDRESS: 3b. REASON FOR LEAVING 5. HOME TELEPHONE: WORK TELEPHONE: 6. PRESENT LANDLORD NAME: 7. PRESENT LANDLORD ADDRESS & TELEPHONE: 8. PRIOR RESIDENT INFORMATION 5 YEAR MINIMUM (YOU MUST INCLUDE TELEPHONE NUMBER) ADDRESS CITY LANDLORD NAME & TELEPHONE REASON FOR LEAVING DATES From To From To From To (IF YOU DO NOT HAVE RENTAL HISTORY, YOU MUST ATTACH 3 WRITTEN PROFESSIONAL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A DOCTOR, ATTORNEY, POLICE OR TEACHER ETC. --NO FAMILY MEMBERS). 9. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Applicant EMPLOYER NAME: JOB TITLE: PAY RATE: PER (ex: hr. ) ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: Co-Applicant EMPLOYER NAME: JOB TITLE: PAY RATE: PER (ex: hr. ) ADDRESS: TELEPHONE:

RESIDENCY APPLICATION PAGE 2 10. TOTAL INCOME LAST 12 MONTHS $ 11. SEASONAL WORK YES NO IF YES, EXPLAIN 12. CLOSEST RELATIVE (NOT LIVING WITH YOU) RELATIONSHIP; ADDRESS; AND TELEPHONE: 13. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHO SHOULD WE CONTACT? ADDRESS TELEPHONE 14. HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION NAME OF ALL HOUSEHOLD RELATIONSHIP TO SEX DATE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER MEMBERS HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD BIRTH 15. FAMILY INCOME GROSS PER MONTH APPLICANT SPOUSE/ CO-APPLICANT OTHER HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S) EMPLOYMENT $ $ $ SELF EMPLOYMENT (NET) $ $ $ UNEMPLOYMENT $ $ $ PENSION/ RETIREMENT $ $ $ SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS $ $ $ RECURRING MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS $ $ $ ALIMONY OR CHILD SUPPORT $ $ $ G. I. BENEFITS $ $ $ DEATH OR DISABILITY BENEFITS $ $ $ GENERAL ASSISTANCE AFDC $ $ $ OTHER $ $ $ 16. NET FAMILY ASSETS TYPE AMOUNT INTEREST BANK NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER SAVINGS $ CHECKING $ STOCKS AND BONDS $ REAL ESTATE $ OTHER $

RESIDENCY APPLICATION PAGE 3 17. ARE YOU REQUESTING A PRIORITY PLACEMENT DUE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING? 1. I HAVE BEEN DISPLACED DUE BY GOVERNMENT ACTION (EXAMPLE: BUILDING OFFICIALLY DECLARED NOT FIT FOR HABITATION BY GOVERNMENT AGENCY) OR DISPLACED DUE TO DESTRUCTION OF THE PROPERTY DUE TO A PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTER. YES LIST ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2. I OR ONE OF MY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS IS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING AND: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): (PENDING HOME APPROVAL) I/WE REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A THREAT OF IMMINENT HARM FROM FURTHER VIOLENCE IF I/WE REMAIN WITHIN THE SAME UNIT. I or one of my household members is a victim of sexual assault. The sexual assault occurred on the premises where we currently reside and it occurred within the last 90-calendar-day period I/We currently live in a government assisted property: List address of Property:. Name and Phone number of Landlord:. Size of unit applying for (check all that apply): [ ] Studio [ ] 1 Bdr. [ ] 2 Bdr. [ ] 3 Bdr. 18. I/We would like to be on the waiting list for the properties I/we have checked below: Arcata Gardens (Arcata) Juniper (Arcata) Windsong (Arcata) Bayview Courtyard (Arcata, 62+ years) Murray Duplexes (McKinleyville) Misty Village (McKinleyville) Loni Drive (Fortuna) 9 th Street Apartments (Fortuna) 3 rd Street Apts (Eureka) C Street Apartments (Eureka) 19. DO YOU HAVE A SECTION 8 VOUCHER OR OTHER RENTAL SUBSIDY? YES NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN 20. DO YOU HAVE ANY ANIMALS / PETS? YES NO 21. DO YOU REQUEST AN ACCESSIBLE UNIT FOR MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT? YES NO 22. DO YOU REQUEST A MODIFIED UNIT FOR AUDITORY OR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT? YES NO 23. DO YOU REQUEST ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO OUR POLICIES OR PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO HAVE EQUAL ACCESS OR ENJOYMENT? YES NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN 24. HAVE YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF CRIME? YES NO IF YES, When: City: County: State: When: City: County: State: PLEASE EXPLAIN:

25. HAVE YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF THE ILLEGAL POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE? YES NO IF YES, When: City: County: State: When: City: County: State: PLEASE EXPLAIN: 26. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX? I AGREE TO GIVE THE MANAGEMENT AGENT THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE MY CREDIT AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, AND MY CURRENT AND PAST RENTAL RECORDS. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE. THE APPLICANT INFORMATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ANY FRAUDULENT INFORMATION WILL DISQUALIFY THIS APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCY. I CERTIFY THE HOUSING I/WE WILL OCCUPY THROUGH HBHDC WILL BE MY/OUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE. I/WE FURTHER CERTIFY THAT I/WE WILL NOT MAINTAIN A SEPARATE SUBSIDIZED RENTAL UNIT IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: DATE: CO-APPLICANT SIGNATURE: DATE:

Please complete the following form (last page): ONE form for EACH household member. (Copy as necessary) There is no penalty for persons who do not complete this form. If you do not wish to complete the form please initial where indicated, sign and date.

Appendix XII-H Ethnicity & Race Data U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2502-0204 Collection Form and Urban Development (Exp. 03/31/2011) Office of Housing HOME PROGRAM Name of Property Data Collection for: Applicant Tenant Type of Assistance or Program Title (Print) Name of Head of Household Assisted Unit Address (if applicable) N/A This form is for the following Household Member: (Print) Name: Male Female Age: under 18; 18-44 years; 45-64 years; 65 and over Disability: Yes (if age 5 years and over) No (if age 5 years and over) Select one of the following Ethnic Categories* Select all that apply - Racial Categories* American Indian or Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Not-Hispanic or Latino Check One Check all that apply: Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Other (check other for any racial category that is not identified in one of the five single race categories listed above) *Definitions of these categories may be found on the next page. There is no penalty for persons who do not complete this form. Initial here if you choose not to disclose race and ethnicity information for the above Household Member: Next sign and date below: Signature of above Household Member Date Owners/agents must offer the opportunity to the head and co-head of each household to self certify during the application interview or lease signing. In-place tenants must complete the format as part of their next interim or annual re-certification. This process will allow the owner/agent to collect the needed information on all members of the household. Completed documents should be stapled together for each household and placed in the household s file. Parents or guardians are to complete the self-certification for children under the age of 18. This information is considered non-sensitive and does not require any special protection. Appendix XII-H page 1 form HUD-27061-H 3/2009)

Appendix XII-H Instructions for Ethnicity and Race Data Collection (Form HUD-27061-H) A. General Instructions: This form is to be completed by individuals wishing to be served (applicants) and those that are currently served (tenants) in housing assisted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Owners and agents are required to offer the applicant / tenant the option to complete the form. The form is to be completed at initial application or at lease signing. In-place tenants must also be offered the opportunity to complete the form as part of the next interim or annual recertification. Once the form is completed it need not be completed again unless the head of household or household composition changes. Parents or guardians are to complete the form for children under the age of 18. There is no penalty for persons who do not complete the form. If you choose not to disclose race or ethnicity, initial the refusal statement on the form, then sign and date the form at the bottom. All completed or refused forms for each member of the entire household must be kept together and placed in the household s file. 1. The two ethnic categories you should choose from are defined below. You should check one of the two categories. 1. Hispanic or Latino. A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. The term Spanish origin can be used in addition to Hispanic or Latino. 2. Not Hispanic or Latino. A person not of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. 2. The five racial categories to choose from are defined below: You should check as many as apply to you. 1. American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. 2. Asian. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam 3. Black or African American. A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Terms such as Haitian or Negro can be used in addition to Black or African American. 4. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. 5. White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa. 3. Other You should check other for any racial category that is not identified in one of the five single race categories listed above. Appendix XII-H page 2 form HUD-27061-H 3/2009)