FAQS

HOW TO APPLY FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING?

WHAT IS PUBLIC HOUSING?

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

HOW DO I APPLY?

HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?

WILL I NEED TO PRODUCE ANY DOCUMENTATION?

WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED?

WILL I HAVE TO SIGN A LEASE?

ARE THERE ANY SELECTION PREFERENCES?

HOW IS RENT DETERMINED?

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE HA?

HOW LONG CAN I STAY IN PUBLIC HOUSING?

DO I HAVE TO RENT AN APARTMENT IN THE SAME CITY OR COUNTY WHERE I RECEIVED MY SECTION 8 VOUCHER?

CAN I MOVE AND CONTINUE TO RECEIVE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ASSISTANCE?

DO I HAVE TO RENT AN APARTMENT IN THE SAME CITY OR COUNTY WHERE I RECEIVED MY SECTION 8 VOUCHER?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TENANT-BASED AND PROJECT-BASED SECTION 8?

CAN I USE SECTION 8 TO PAY MY MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT IF I BUY A HOME?

 IF I HAVE A COMPLAINT, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

AS A LANDLORD, HOW CAN I REGISTER A PROPERTY FOR SECTION 8 TENANTS/AVAILABILITY?

WHAT IF I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH A TENANT? WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

WHAT IF I HAVE A DISABILITY?

AS A VETERAN, WHAT HOUSING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME? WILL I TALK WITH THE LANDLORD? WHAT TYPE OF PAPERWORK AND INFORMATION WILL THEY WANT TO SEE?