Single Family Housing

Section 8-We accept Section 8 vouchers from the Muskogee Housing Authority & the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).  However, having a voucher does NOT guarantee approval. 

      

• Home Sizes- MCCAF offers single family 3-bedroom homes with either a 1- or 2-bathroom layout.

• Security Deposit- All homes have a $500 security deposit that is required prior to lease execution. 

• Appliances- MCCAF provides the refrigerator, stove, and washer/dryer hook ups.

• Lawn Care- Tenants are responsible for their own lawn maintenance. 

• Utilities- The tenant is responsible for paying all the utilities and utility deposits.  Those utilities include gas, electricity, water, sewer, and trash. 

  

HUD & OHFA Regulations- The rental homes are regulated by the HUD HOME program.

• Rent Rate- MCCAF complies with the HUD/OHFA approved rental rates. 

• Eligibility- All applicants must meet HUD HOME eligibility guidelines. 

• No Exceptions- MCCAF does NOT have the ability to make exceptions to HUD guidelines. 

• Annual Household Recertification’s- All applicants must complete the annual recertification process.  

• Student Status- Certain students are excluded from participating independently in the HUD housing programs.     

 

Occupancy Standards-

• NO more than two (2) persons per bedroom

• NO more than two (2) adults per home

• NO more than six (6) persons per home

• NO less than two (2) persons may occupy a single-family house unless the household qualifies as elderly (age 55 or older) or disabled under HUD regulations or guidelines. 

• Unborn children ARE included for determining household size and occupancy requirements.  

• Pets- No more than two pets are only allowed with an approved pet addendum and the appropriate pet deposit/fee.  

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Source Documents

Examples of some of the documents that Applicants can be required to provide as part of the application process:

1. Driver's License(s)

2. Birth certificate(s) 

3. 2 months of Pay stubs

4. 2 months of bank statements (checking, saving, cash app, Venmo, Paypal, etc)

5. Divorce /Custody Agreement

6. Social Security benefits statements

 

(Disclaimer- The eligibility criteria may change periodically.  There may be a delay in updating the website.  Please email info@muskogeecountycaf.com with any eligibility questions.)