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When applying for low income housing does your credit get checked?

I'm planning on moving into an affordable apartment unit sometime next year but my credit has taken a hit like the economy and I'm afraid I won't get the unit. So does your credit get checked when applying for affordable housing or low-income housing ?

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1. You bet it does! Being of low income is a separate issue to paying your bills on time which is the primary thing reflected in your credit report. They also want to check to make sure you aren't trying to live above your means by carrying a lot of debt. You can be poor and still have good credit.