Bnai Brith Homecrest House

Applicant Information:  Typical Housing Procedures at B’nai B’rith Homecrest House

The Applicant calls or visits Homecrest House and makes an appointment to see Marketing Director (301-598-4000 Extension #79).

Marketing Director provides Guided Tour and Application Packet.

Applicant returns completed Application Packet and it is date/time stamped.

Applicant will undergo an Initial Screening (criminal background check and credit check).

If applicant fails Initial Screening, applicant will receive a letter outlining reasons application was rejected and process for appealing.

If applicant passes Initial Screening, applicant gets letter saying applicant is now officially on the “Waiting List.”

As soon as we determine that an apartment will be available between 30-60 days, the Applicant will receive a telephone call from Certification Specialist, (301) 598-4000 Extension #62, to schedule an Initial Certification Interview.

The Applicant will receive a confirmation letter for their Initial Certification Interview and a list of required documents to bring to the Interview.

Applicant attends Initial Certification Interview.

Applicant will undergo Second Screening  (Landlord Verification, Eligible Citizen, etc.).

If fails, applicant will get a letter stating the reason and process for appealing.

If applicant passes, the Applicant’s Income, Assets and Medical Expenses will be verified and their rent subsidy determined.

As soon as an apartment becomes available, the applicant will receive phone call from Property Administrator, (301) 598-4000 Extension #63, to give them their final rent payment amount and to schedule their Lease Signing.

At the Least Signing – the applicant will pay the Security Deposit and Pro Rated Rent.  They will also receive the keys to their unit and their Move-in Instructions.

Applicant moves-in on their scheduled move-in day.