LANCASTER VILLAGE COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

We have an extensive application. We ask that you read this and make the determination if you are interested in applying at Lancaster Village Cooperative. There is a $30.00 money order ONLY charge per person age 18 and over for a credit check fee due at the time the application is turned into the cooperative.

  • Please click HERE to view and print the Lancaster Village Cooperative Occupancy Requirements form.
  • Please click HERE to view and print the Lancaster Village Cooperative Application.
  • Please click HERE to view and print the Lancaster Village Cooperative Orientation Handbook.

OCCUPANY REQUIREMENTS

** THIS IS FAMILY COOPERATIVE - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ONLY **
** YOU MUST MEET INCOME AND FAMILY COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE INQUIRE TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY **

Membership Fees and Carrying Charge Rates

UNIT SIZE

MEMBERSHIP FEE

CARRYING CHARGE RATE

1 Bedroom

$ 1,400.00

$418.00

2 Bedroom

$ 1,700.00

$476.00

2 Bedroom w/ basement

$ 2,400.00

$481.00

3 Bedroom

$ 2,700.00

$497.00

3 Bedroom w/ basement

$ 2,800.00

$517.00

Additional Requirements

  • Family Size:  The applicant’s family size is restricted in that there must be at least one but no more that two (2) heartbeats for each bedroom.  Basements are not considered suitable for use as sleeping areas.

  • Age:  Applicant(s) must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older in order to apply for housing.

  • Income:  All applicants must provide proof of (6) six months continuous income.  All sources of income must be reported by the applicant and verified by the staff of Lancaster Village Cooperative.  Written verifications are mailed directly to the employer by the staff at Lancaster Village Cooperative.  Employers are required to mail all verification of employment and income back to the office.  Hand deliveries are not accepted.

  • Credit & Criminal:  A credit and criminal check is made for each applicant through the office.  Felonies prohibit membership to Lancaster Village Cooperative.

  • Identification:  All applicants must have valid/current picture I.D.  All person(s) listed on the application must provide an original Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.

  • Orientation:  Each person listed on the application (including children, spouse, etc.) must attend the orientation before being approved for membership.  The purpose of the orientation is to familiarize the applicant with the policies and procedures of Lancaster Village Cooperative.

  • Approval & Denial:  Applicants will be informed by writing within five (5) days following the orientation as to the approval/denial of the application.  If a proposed applicant has been denied, he/she must submit a letter to the Board of Directors within fourteen (14) days to appeal the decision.  Applicants are requested to submit with the letter any additional information they feel may be beneficial during the appeal process

For more details on the sign up process, please Contact Us today!