To live in Pine Oaks One, II and III you must be 62 years of age or older and must have an annual income that is below 50% of the area median income for their household size. In addition, Pine Oaks Village One & II accept applicants, of any age, who are handicapped or disabled although, at Pine Oaks One, there is an elderly preference in effect so that if there are applicants 62 or older, a non-elderly disabled person will not be placed. At Pine Oaks II there is a preference that applies to individuals displaced by government actions. The rent subsidy assistance means that residents pay only 30% of their income in rent.

There is normally a waiting list of 150 or more persons with an apartment becoming available on the average of once every two months.