How To Get On Section 8 Housing

Hud has set general guidelines as to what defines a family but has given each public housing authority pha some flexibility in their exact definition of a family.

How to get on section 8 housing. Under section 8 housing you and your family will pay 30 of your monthly adjusted gross income on housing and utilities. You should be a good tenant according to the standards set for the program. Your local pha can help you calculate how much you need to budget for each month.

Apply for housing and section 8 because there are so many families who need affordable rental housing the fairest way for housing authorities to select families is through a waiting list. Your voucher will cover the remainder of the cost. Obtain an application for the section 8 housing choice voucher program.

To be eligible to receive section 8 you must first meet hud s definition of family. Currently registration is closed. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual participants are able to find their own housing including single family homes townhouses and apartments.

Complete all required parts of the application. Say for example your monthly income is 1 000. Applications for the section 8 housing choice voucher program are entirely free and depending on the pha will available online by mail or at the local housing authority s office.