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BULLETIN NO. 22 ON POLICY AND PROCEDURE
INITiég STEPS lg TENANT SELECTION
As the planning and construction of lowerent pmblic housing projé _

ects proceeds under the program aided by the USHA, local housing author~
ities are directing their attention to the selection of the families
who are to occupy_the new dwellings. More and more inquiries are being
receiVed concerning the formulation of tenant selection policies. selec~
tion of personnel, preparation of application forms and other problems.

1 To answer these many and varied requests. this bulletin outlines the
basic principles and steps in developing sound and workable local plans
for conducting initial tenant selection. Emphasis has been placed on

- those factors requiring Special attention before formal applications for
admission can be taken or the eligibility of prospective tenants estab-
lished. Forthcoming releases will deal with special aspects of this work.

The services of’a field representatiVe from the Management Review
Division of the USHA, trained and eXperienced in tenant selection, are
always available to advise and assist the local housing authority. It
is believed that the services of such a representative will be most help—
ful at two distinct stages: first, when laying the groundwork for local

V ‘ tenant selection policies, and again in the selection and training of
personnel and in setting up specific procedures and office practices.

The tenant selection policies and plans adopted by the local hous—.
ing authority should be incorporated in the management program to be sub—
mitted to the USHA. The form and time of submission of this entire pro-
gram will be covered in a separate release. ,

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