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	Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits? (Separate Website) Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive. By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations


	Comprehensive Admission and Continued Occupany Policy (Separate Website) The Virgin Islands Housing Authority's Comprehensive Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy was approved by Board Resolution in June 1998. An amendment to that policy was approved in March 2000. By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority


	Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program (Separate Website) The FSS Program is a support program for Section 8 participants. The FSS Program assists participants in identifying and achieving educational and career goals. By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority


	Grievance Procedures (Separate Website) Download the most recent Virgin Islands Housing Authority Grievance Procedures By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority


	Public Housing Fact Sheet (Separate Website) This document answers common questions about public housing, including who is eligible to rent an apartment in public housing, how to apply, how the application process works, and what are the responsibilities of the housing authorities that own and manage the public housing. By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development


	Rent Collection Policy (Separate Website) Download the most recent Virgin Islands Housing Authority Rent Collection Policy By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority


	Section 8 (Separate Website) Section 8 is a program that provides vouchers to eligible very low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal assistance to VIHA to provide rental assistance for very low-income residents to make renting housing in the community affordable. By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority


	What You Should Know Before Applying For Public Housing (Separate Website) There is information you must provide when applying for assisted housing. There are penalties that apply if you knowingly omit information or give false information. By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority


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