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How Housing Lotteries Work

Eligible individuals or families apply for affordable rental units through a lottery system.

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Eligibility criteria vary, and preference is often given to applicants who meet certain criteria.

Still, the lottery system helps make findingaffordable rental housingmore fair and unbiased.

If she renews after the two-year lease, her rent will increase by 5%.

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The apartment came unfurnished, but that wasnt an issue for Nkenge.

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