What is Section 8 Housing Assistance?

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kindly give some information about the section 8 voucher program

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Hi,

Section 8 housing or section 8 voucher program is a federal housing assistance program which is administered by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Public Housing Agencies (PHAs).

The section 8 housing program assists people with disabilities, elders and low income families in paying for decent and safe housing.

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I have some more information about the Section 8 Voucher Program.

This program is used to give financial assistance in the private housing market through a subsidy which is based on a person's household income and the cost of housing.

Clark

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Thanks all you for the information, kindly if possible I would also like to know about the way by which section 8 housing assistance actually works.thanks again

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Hi,

For the Section 8 Voucher program the household must apply to the Public Housing Agency and get on the waiting list.

After the Section 8 voucher is issued the household must identify housing that can be approved under section 8 rules.

Clark

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Thanks Clark Smile

sara

Hi Guest,

The section 8 Voucher program is the largest Federal low-income housing assistance program awarded to low-income families. This program provides for a certain amount of the cost required to pay for rent and utilities. The family getting such assistance has to contribute 30% of its income for rent and utilities while the rest is paid by the housing agency providing the Section 8 Voucher.

To know about eligibility for section 8 housing and other details, refer to the page on Section 8 Vouchers: http://www.centeronbudget.org/5-15-03hous.htm .

Thanks,

Sara.

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please give information on how to obtain a section 8 voucher

blue

Hi Yaitr,

Let me explain how the procedure works:

Applicants at the top of the waiting list are issued vouchers.
Voucher holders can use the voucher in the housing they currently live in or search for new housing.
Section 8 housing must:
- Meet HUD's Housing Quality Standards.
- Have a rent that is reasonable in comparison to comparable housing units.
Participant is given at least 60 days to search for appropriate housing, PHAs can establish extended housing search time.
Owner/manager must be willing to participate in Section 8 program.

Do let us know if you have any other questions.

Thanks
Blue

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Thanks a lot for explaining the procedure.

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i would like to know where to apply for open enrollments for section 8 vouchers

blue · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject: applying for section 8 housing

Hi Yaya,

Welcome to Mortgagefit discussion board.

You can apply for Section 8 Housing at your nearest Public Housing Agency (PHA) & get on the waiting list. You can search for your local PHA from here - PHA Contact Information. After the voucher is issued you will have to identify the housing which would get approval under the Section 8 rules. You can use this page to search for low rent apartments in your region.

If it meets the standards PHA will then pay your landlord an amount equal to what the difference comes to between 30% of your adjusted income or 10% of gross income & PHA determined payment standard set for your area.

Do let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks
Blue

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i have been on the section 8 housing waiting list for years. i wanted to know my status. i am also currently on a new waiting list

adonis

Welcome Tamara,

You can contact your state Public Housing Authority (PHA) from http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/ and talk to them directly. You can also talk to the Office of Public Housing within your local HUD office.

sara

Hi hope,

Please refer to the website suggested by Adonis in the post above. You can approach the nearest Public Housing Authority and collect the form to apply for Section 8 housing.

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