Is there a minimum age requirement when applying for Section 8 Housing Assistance?
Yes. You and your co-head (spouse or domestic partner), if any, must be at least 18 years of age. Back to the Top • How much will my rent be? Rent is based on 30% of the family’s adjusted gross income. Back to the Top • What should I do if I change my address after I submit an application? You must call or visit your Borough Applications Office and inform them of the change. This ensures that you will receive any mailings concerning your application. Back to the Top • What should I do if I have a change in my family composition? You must call or visit your Borough Applications Office. Back to the Top • What should I do if my income has changed? You do not have to report changes to the amount of your income but you should call or visit your Borough Applications Office if you are a one-person applicant and you have started receiving disability benefits. One-person applicants who are elderly or disabled are reached for an interview before one-person families who are not elderly or disable
