WHAT IS SECTION 8 HOUSING?

Written by DAN THE ROOMMATE MAN


HUD has housing programs for low-income families. Once accepted intorepparttar programrepparttar 110558 family or individual is free to choose any housing which meetsrepparttar 110559 requirements ofrepparttar 110560 program. Participants are not limited to subsidized housing projects. In generalrepparttar 110561 participants are required to pay 1/3 of their gross income as their portion ofrepparttar 110562 rent. The remaining rent is paid directly torepparttar 110563 landlord byrepparttar 110564 Housing Authority on behalf ofrepparttar 110565 tenant.

The major problem with Section 8 housing is that there are limited funds. The waiting list for a voucher or a certificate can be years in some states. Also some landlords do not feel comfortable renting to Section 8 participants because of government red tape. To make things worse Section 8 has received quite a bit of bad press involving renters who damaged rental property and/or did not take care ofrepparttar 110566 property. If your Section 8 renter should damage your property, HUD will pay forrepparttar 110567 repairs.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

To qualify for a rental voucher or certificaterepparttar 110568 combined family income cannot exceed 50% ofrepparttar 110569 median income for your county. The median income level varies from county to county. Contactrepparttar 110570 Housing Authority forrepparttar 110571 income level for your area and family size. Upon submission of your applicationrepparttar 110572 Housing Authority will review your application to determine your eligibility as well asrepparttar 110573 amount of your rental assistance payment.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN APARTMENT

Written by dan the roommate man


WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING

You and your roommate finally find that perfect apartment and you are ready to submit your application. What kind of information will you be expected to provide?

Most property management companies will needrepparttar following from you:

* Name, address and telephone numbers of past and current employers.

* Name, address, and telephone numbers of past and current landlords usually up to 3 years but you may be required to back further.

* A photo ID and/or drivers license

* Your social security card

Please note that if you are applying for a special program such as in a "tax credit" property, then you will be required to supply additional verification of employment and income.

HOW LONG DOES THE APPROVAL PROCESS TAKE AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION

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