The home must be decent, safe and sanitary. As basic requirements, the home must include the following:
- Adequate sanitary facilities. The bathroom must be in good condition, and the kitchen must have adequate and sanitary space for food storage and preparation
- Enough room to provide sleeping space for no more than 2 people per bedroom
- Exterior doors and windows which lock
- A sound basic structure
- No roaches, rats, mice or other dangerous vermin
- A neighborhood environment which is safe and healthy
- Protection against lead paint poisoning