How are rental payments determined for someone with a Section 8 voucher?
The basic rule is that tenants who receive rental assistance pay approximately 30% of their household’s monthly adjusted income toward rent. During the first year of a lease, families are not allowed to pay more than 40% of their income. Can rent amounts be adjusted? Contract rents can be increased any time after the first anniversary date. Requests must be in writing at least 60 days prior to the change date, or to the anniversary date (if still in first year). The new asking rent will be subjected to a rent reasonableness determination to ensure that it remains appropriate for the unit.
