How Do You Qualify For Section 8?
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, colloquially known as “Section 8,” is a federal welfare program under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program provides low-income individuals and families with subsidized low-cost or free housing. To qualify for Section 8, you must meet the income and resource requirements, and find a landlord with an eligible unit who accepts Section 8 vouchers. Meet your county public housing agency’s (PHA) income requirements. The general requirement is that your family’s total income cannot exceed 50% of the median income for the county where you are planning to live. The specific income requirements to qualify for Section 8 vary depending on where you live and the size of your family, so you will need to contact your local PHA to learn more. You can find the contact information for your local agency by visiting the HUD website. Meet HUD’s asset requirements. To qualify for Section 8, your family must have less than $5,000 in assets. Th
