What is Section 8 Housing Assistance?

Author Message
rdataoldotcom

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:27 pm    Post subject: What is Section 8 Housing Assistance?

kindly give some information about the section 8 voucher program
Venise Berry

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:53 pm    Post subject: section 8 vouchers

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.

Thanks
clark

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:26 pm    Post subject: section 8 vouchers

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
rdataoldotcom

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:49 pm    Post subject: applying for section 8 housing

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
clark

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:59 pm    Post subject: applying for section 8 housing

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
rdataoldotcom

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:23 pm    Post subject:

Thanks Clark Smile
Icon Mini Profile sara
sara
Moderator


Joined: 05 Jul 2006

Posts: 1679
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
315.11 Dollars($)
PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:51 pm    Post subject: RE: what is section 8 housing assistance?

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.
yaitr

Guest






PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:18 pm    Post subject:

please give information on how to obtain a section 8 voucher
Icon Mini Profile blue
blue



Joined: 21 Oct 2005

Posts: 1138
Location: MARYLAND
137.84 Dollars($)
PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:28 pm    Post subject: qualification for section 8 housing

Hi Yaitr,

Let me explain how the procedure works:
  1. Applicants at the top of the waiting list are issued vouchers.
  2. Voucher holders can use the voucher in the housing they currently live in or search for new housing.
  3. Section 8 housing must:
    • Meet HUD's Housing Quality Standards.
    • Have a rent that is reasonable in comparison to comparable housing units.
  4. Participant is given at least 60 days to search for appropriate housing, PHAs can establish extended housing search time.
  5. Owner/manager must be willing to participate in Section 8 program.
Do let us know if you have any other questions.

Thanks
Blue

_________________
Lets help each other. Try my blog
yaitr

Guest






PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:25 pm    Post subject:

Thanks a lot for explaining the procedure.
yaya

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:23 pm    Post subject: how to obtain section 8 vouchers

i would like to know where to apply for open enrollments for section 8 vouchers. Can i apply for section 8 housing online?
Icon Mini Profile blue
blue



Joined: 21 Oct 2005

Posts: 1138
Location: MARYLAND
137.84 Dollars($)
PostPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:49 pm    Post subject: how to apply for section 8 housing rental program

Hi Yaya,

Welcome to Mortgagefit discussion board.

I don't think you can apply online for section 8 housing online. You can apply for assistance 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

_________________
Lets help each other. Try my blog
tamara hudgon

Guest






PostPosted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:42 am    Post subject: section 8 housing application on waiting list

My section 8 housing application is on the waiting list for years. i wanted to know my status. i am also currently on a new waiting list
Icon Mini Profile adonis
adonis



Joined: 22 Oct 2005



Posts: 3852
Location: ALASKA
120.89 Dollars($)
PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:28 pm    Post subject: waiting list of section 8 vouchers

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.

_________________
Procrastination is the enemy of your financial sucess
Icon Mini Profile sara
sara
Moderator


Joined: 05 Jul 2006

Posts: 1679
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
315.11 Dollars($)
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:33 pm    Post subject: section 8 housing application

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.

Take Care
Quick Reply
Your Name
Subject
Message body

All times are GMT - 7 Hours
1 2 3  Next  
Page 1 of 3

 
Highlights
Helpful References
Mortgage Guide
Mortgage Terms
Mortgage News
Book Center
Shop and Compare lenders
30 Yr. Fixed Vs. 5/1 ARM


Calculators     [View all]
Are you eligible for loan?
How much you can afford?
Calculate monthly payment
Calculate APR


Financial Tools
Credit Repair Tool New
Mortgage Planner
Simple Budgeting Tool


Our Community
MortgageFit Blog
Community Professionals
Community Rewards
Introduce yourself
Website tools


Community Rewards
Five simple ways to earn money with the Mortgage Community.

MortgageFit Live Help

Explore the lender near you

Google Map Image

MF Talk



DebtConsolidationCare    Insurance community: We Make You Insurance Smart    CreditMagic: Helping you build up credit


We have chosen to apply the Creative Commons Attribution License to all works we publish. This work is licensed under cc by 2.0