What is decent, safe and sanitary housing?
• Meets applicable housing and occupancy standards • Is structurally sound, weather tight, and in good repair • Contains a safe, adequate electrical wiring systems • Has adequate living space for the occupants • Has heating as required by climatic conditions • Meets standards protecting occupants from lead-based paint hazards 4. Are there income restrictions for Section 8 Housing? To be eligible for most programs, your income must be at or below the minimum income limit established for your area. 5. I am looking for housing. Is there a list of HUD – assisted buildings in California? Click this link to go to HUD’s listing of assisted builidings in California. You can search by location, type of community, and unite size. http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?state=CA%2CCalifornia 6. I’m a Section 8 tenant. How is my rent calculated? You apartment manager asks you for information on the income of all your family members to do the calculation. You will pay about 30% of income for ren
