Families apply to a local public housing authority PHA or administering governmental agency for a Section 8 certificate. The PHA pays the landlord the difference between 30 percent of the household's adjusted income and the unit's rent. Skip to main content. Section 8 Rental Certificate Program. Purpose: Several assistance programs exist under Section 8. The Section 8 voucher and certificate programs together help over 1.
Landlords must agree to accept no more than fair market rent. Voucher holders are responsible for finding an apartment that accepts Housing Choice vouchers in the private market.
There are currently thousands of families participating in this program, which is federally funded. BHA is not currently able to accept new applications for the Tenant-Based Program and the waiting list is closed until further notice.
The U. The Plan clarifies written policies in accordance with U. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD regulations regarding matters that are left to the local governing body.
Please call or visit our Customer Contact Center. Section 8 is a government-funded program that helps low-income households pay the rent on private, market-rate rental units. How does it work? After you receive a voucher from a Housing Authority click to see the map , you search and find a unit within certain requirements.
A Housing Authority will pay a portion of the rent directly to the property. If you move, the voucher moves with you. How do I apply?
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