Frequently Asked Questions

Question:   What is Housing Partnership?
Answer:   Housing Partnership, Inc. (HP) is a Community Development Corporation with headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida.  HP is one of the partner organizations of Community Partnership Group.  HP was formed in 1986 to help meet the community’s need for affordable housing and to assist in neighborhood revitalization efforts.  HP’s services include assistance in obtaining and maintaining housing for first-time homeowners; neighborhood planning; community development and community organization; after-school programs in targeted areas; supportive housing for the mentally ill and individuals struggling with addictions; and family-strengthening and empowerment programs.
Question:   How do I apply for the first-time homebuyers program?
Answer:   Your first step is to attend our Homebuyers Orientation Program. Please call our Administrative Assistant to Homeownership Services for the schedule and registration information.
Question: What is considered low-income?
Answer: This is established by the Palm Beach County Housing & Community Development Department, and the definitions of “very low income”, “low income” and “moderate income” depend on the number of persons in the household.  The annual income limits for the West Palm Beach and Boca Raton Metropolitan Statistical Area, as of February 20, 2003 are as follows:

Number of Persons in Household Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income

1

$22,000

$35,150

$51,100

2

$25,100

$40,200

$58,400

3

$28,250

$45,200

$65,700

4

$31,400

$50,250

$72,950

5

$33,900

$54,250

$78,800

6

$36,400

$58,300

$84,650

7

$38,950

$62,300

$90,500

8

$41,450

$66,300

$96,300

9

$43,950

$70,300

$102,150

10

$46,500

$74,350

$108,000

Question: My family member was just evicted. Where can I find them a place to stay?
Answer:  Call the Homeless Help Line at 1-800-493-5902.  This is a contracted service provided to individuals by the Homeless Outreach Team Services funded by Palm Beach County.