What is the difference between public housing, Section 8 housing and subsidized housing?
• A: Public housing is low-income rental housing that is administered through your state’s housing authority. This type of housing is often located in one central area, disallowing renters from deciding the location. • A: Section 8 housing is a program administered by your state’s housing authority in which an individual receives a voucher certifying that the government will pay for part of the rent and / or mortgage payment. Renters / homebuyers locate and choose their own housing. • A: Subsidized housing is a program that provides subsidies to rental property owners so that they may offer lower rental rates to low-income individuals and families. Rent is often based upon household income. Subsidized housing is located in various locations. Q: I am desperately looking to move out of an apartment and looking for accessible low income housing. • A: See NHU’s Guide to Searching for Rental Housing within the Community. Q: My property taxes have increased to the point of where I can no lon
