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What Are Enhanced Section 8 Vouchers?

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What Are Enhanced Section 8 Vouchers?

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The Enhanced Section 8 voucher system is maintained by Westchester County. It is used to provide the difference between the current rent, which can only be increased with the approval of Westchester County, and the “fair market rate” for the units covered by these vouchers. You do not have to be a current Section 8 voucher holder to qualify for Enhanced Section 8 vouchers. Westchester County anticipates that all but a small number of residents of Claremont Gardens will qualify for these vouchers. How Do Residents Qualify for an Enhanced Section 8 Voucher? The Westchester County Section 8 Department (Contact: Barbara Acosta, 995-4426) will handle the application process. How Do Tenants Complete the Certification Process? Once the paperwork has been handed out, each Enhanced Section 8 applicant will make an appointment to go to the Westchester County Section 8 office in White Plains to complete the certification. Interviews will begin the last week of July. They can be conducted in Engli