Idealism and Section 8 - it works!

Hello! I am an employee here at Gosection8.com and I am also a new blogger! This will certainly prove beneficial to you- as you are the users of the website, and from my knowledge, you are also very hungry for all of the information you can get on the whole Section 8 process. I am the best candidate for this job because I am basically on the frontlines, all day and everyday, answering questions and helping both Landlords and Tenants with their issues.

This is an optimal space where I can address universal and general questions, like “How do I list my property?” and “How do I find a property?”, as well as other very interesting and helpful topics.

But first things first. I would like to be a bit progressive here and move beyond these technicalities for now. Let us fast-forward to one of the most frequently asked questions:

“Does my property have to be in a certain area to qualify to rent to a section 8 tenant?”

The answer, of course, is no*, and have you ever wondered why? Have you ever wondered upon the initial and ongoing intentions of the Section 8 program? Without being too political, I will give you the rundown.

Government programs in the past, such as Welfare , have received many criticisms for allegedly locking low-income families in a slow economic downward spiral, by keeping the recipients dependent upon the government for living assistance. The recipients were indirectly discouraged to obtain and retain steady full time jobs. If their income was too high they would then lose their living assistance. Thankfully, the program has been changed so drastically, it now has a different name, and different playing rules. However, Section 8 Housing (HUD) assistance has by far exceeded the progress of these new programs, because of its underlying intentions.

Take a look at a part of the mission statement:

“HUD’s mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.”

Instead of keeping tenants dependant upon government assistance, HUD maintains the objective to consistently improve the quality of life of the recipients, so that they can succeed without assistance in the future.

And this brings me back to the question: “Why are there little to no restrictions as to where a section 8 tenant can live?” The answer is progressive and optimistic:

By having little to no restrictions on the area a section8 tenant lives, the program gives the tenants an opportunity to live in better and safer areas, as to not be surrounded by the influences of a potentially negative environment. This objective is especially beneficial to the children who are living with assisted parents. They will have the opportunity to grow up in a positive and prolific environment, having also the opportunity to go to better schools, and ultimately ensuring their success.

(*In fact, if a property and landlord come to be restricted from renting to a section 8 recipient, it means the area is a BAD area, and not suitable for living.)

Now this leads me to an ulterior motive of MINE. (Ha, didn’t think I had one did you?)

The reason why I wanted to share this information is really to commend the Landlords who make this all possible. Without you, this program would not be possible!

My hope is that this Blog will reach those Landlords who’s intentions to rent out to section 8 recipients was, in the past, solely for the guarantee of a rent check in their pocket every month.  My wish is that they can now see the good they are doing for the progress of an improved society- on a local AND national level. So let me close this installment with a well deserved ThankYou! to the Landlords, on behalf of everyone here at Gosection8.com. Until next time..

-V