General Information
The public housing
program offers tenants a home in communities managed by Charleston-Kanawha
Housing. The rent they pay is based on 30% of their monthly-adjusted
income and all basic utilities are paid.
Charleston-Kanawha
Housing manages six family communities and four high-rise
communities as well as scattered sites throughout the City
of Charleston. These communities provide homes for more than
2000 residents. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
We do Business in Accordance With the Fair
Housing Act
(The Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the
Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)
IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON
BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR,
RELIGION, SEX, DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS
(HAVING ONE OR MORE CHILDREN OR BEING PREGNANT), OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN THE SALE
OR RENTAL OF HOUSING OR RESIDENTIAL LOTS
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Protections
The Violence against
Women Act (VAWA) provides
special protections for victims of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human
trafficking who are applying for or receiving assistance under the
Public Housing or Housing Voucher programs. These protections are
available to anyone regardless of sex. CKHA does not discriminate
against victims of domestice violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
stalking or human trafficking.
If you believe you are a victim under VAWA you may request an emergency
transfer of your housing assistance. Please see the Emergency
Transfer Policies below for more detailed information about your rights.
PH VAWA Emergency Transfer Policy
HCV VAWA Emergency Transfer Policy
HUD-5380 Notice of Rights Under VAWA
HUD-5832 VAWA Certification
HUD-5383 VAWA Emergency Transfer Request
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