What happens when I am chosen for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher?
Once your name reaches the top of the waiting list, you will be notified by mail. Your income and housing status must be updated at this time to determine eligibility. If you are eligible you will be required to attend a briefing meeting, where the program is explained in its entirety. A voucher will be issued at this time, based on the bedroom size for which your family qualifies as determined by updated information on your application. Once the voucher is issued, you have 60 days to find a place to rent. Once you’ve found an apartment that meets your needs in terms of size, location and cost, you and the owner fill out a Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA). The RFTA contains the information that we’ll need to begin the process of getting you moved in to your new apartment. It is important to know that the RFTA is a binding legal document that sets forth the terms and conditions of your tenancy. Please make sure that you complete the entire packet and that both you and the owner sign
