What happens in cases where income decreases to a level within the Section 8 program limits?
In those cases, residents may be restored to the Section 8 program and pay only 30% of income towards rent. Back to the Top • Are there other ways residents could lose their Section 8 voucher? Similar to public housing, Section 8 residents are required to meet all mandatory program requirements including recertification; allowing access for annual inspections; fully disclosing all sources of income; provide notice of intent to move or transfer. Failure to comply with program requirements can result in termination of their Section 8 subsidy and/or eviction from the unit. Back to the Top • What if family composition changes once a resident accepts Section 8? Section 8 vouchers are based on family size. If family composition exceeds the maximum or drops below the minimum required by apartment size, residents will be offered a new appropriately sized apartment in the development when one becomes available. Failure to accept a new apartment when family size is below the required minimum wil
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- What happens in cases where income decreases to a level within the Section 8 program limits?
