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Section 8 housing is government subsidized housing for low-income persons.
Section 8 Housing is one of two programs: the Voucher program (known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program), and the Public Housing program, which, instead of a voucher, provides a home from a property owned by a Government agency (typically a Housing Authority). In both cases the rent paid by the Tenant is adjusted according to the number of members and income of the family.
On the Voucher Program, the more popular type, a voucher is issued by a Housing Authority, which guarantees that the federal Government, HUD, will pay its portion of the tenant's rent (the tenant pays the rest, which is not more than 30 percent of his income).
Some rural apartment complexes are financed with Government-guaranteed, low-interest loans and tax incentives to house low-income renters. These complexes, known as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, have their own programs which allows low-income families to rent their units at a rent commensurate with their income. These are not Section 8 programs but are administered by HUD and USDA, Rural Development. Some urban complexes may have similar programs.
Additionally, some states and localities may have their own programs which supplement these federal programs.
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∙ 14y agoSection 8 housing is a federal government program that allows very low-income families to live in affordable, privately owned rental housing at a fraction of the cost (typically around 30% of the family's income). In order to obtain section 8 housing, one must apply for it. You'll be put on a waiting list that usually lasts three to five years, and, if accepted, then you can be on section 8 housing. The reduction in rent is tremendous, and is well worth looking into if you qualify.
Section 8 housing, also known as HUD is a program run by the government for affordable housing for low income people. These people are able to pay only what they can afford towards rent.
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∙ 14y agoSection 8 housing is a federal program that offers vouchers and assistance for housing. It is based on the tenents ability to pay and their income.
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If you get convited of a crime while on section 8 can you be taken off section 8 And if you are a felon can you get section 8 /?
No, you cannot receive Section 8 housing if you have a felony. If you are convicted of a crime while on Section 8 housing, you will lose the housing. you can get section 8 as long as the felony 3 years old am I a felon?
How do you port your section 8 voucher?
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What does the section 8 in section 8 housing refer to?
section 8 is a housing program for low income families. which is much better than public housing,You must have heard in the Military section 8 means your crazy.Sothe housing should have picked a better term so its not demeaning. "Section 8" refers to the act of Congress which created it. It was established as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The part of that Act which created this program was an amendment of Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Hence the name "Section 8 Housing".
Do they advertise section 8 housing on apartmentguide.com?
Yes, they advertise section 8 housing on apartmentguide.com. You can see them at advertise section 8 housing on apartmentguide.com? Section 8 (government subsidized housing) is advertised in most online rental websites. Apartmentguide.com's advanced search allows you to search for words in the description so you can insert Section 8 here.
Does Boston have section 8 housing?
Yes Boston does have section 8 housing. Check out the Boston Housing Authority web page to see if you qualify.
When you apply for section 8 housing is there a physical section 8 housing list?
Yes, there is a physical section 8 housing list when you apply. You can read more information at www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/downloads/pdf/070213N.pdf
Can I receive my mother's Section 8 housing voucher by proxy?
This is a question to ask the Housing Authority that is administering the Section 8 Program.
how can i do section housing myself?
It is relatively to to become a section 8 landlord. You can apply to through your local HUD housing authority or apply through a section 8 participant.
Can a person apply for section 8 if they do not have a baby?
Section 8 housing, yes. Go down to the county that you live in and ask for a Section 8 housing form. Fill it out with all the appropriate information and the housing authority will decide if you're eligible.
Once you are on section 8 housing if you leave a current apartment before you get into another apartment do you need to apply for section 8 all over again?
No you do not have to. What section 8 program are you in? multifamily, section 8 housing choice vouchers, certificate???
What cities have section 8 available?
Almost every city in the United States has some sort of Section 8 housing. You can get details on Section 8 housing in your area from the Department of Human Services.
What are the qualifications for section 8 housing in Santa Barbara CA?
Each Housing Authority has its own rules by which someone applies for a section 8 voucher, now known as a housing choice voucher, or public housing. Most qualifications are the same for every jurisdiction, since the section 8 housing program is a federal program.
