How Do You Apply For Section 8 Housing In Michigan?
Section 8 housing is a federal housing program that helps low-income renters pay their rent. Run by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it can be administered at a federal, state, county, or town level through organizations such as local housing authorities, the Department of Social Services, Goodwill, or MSHDA. Your income has to be less than 50 percent of the average income in your area to qualify. With Section 8 housing, property owners keep their property, tenants pay the amount of rent required by them, and HUD provides vouchers to pay the property owner the rest of the rent that’s required. Call the local housing authority in your county or town to find out when there will be an opening to get on a waiting list. See if you can set up a time to fill out pre-application paperwork. Housing authorities can help you by providing Section 8 vouchers to help with rent payments and with assistance finding a safe, affordable home. Prove that you are 18 years of age or ol