If you are currently looking for a section 8 application, we have some section 8 resources for you. The Section 8 voucher and certificate programs together help over 1.4 million households in the United States. There are massive amounts of information on section 8 and we wanted to aggregate it to save you time from searching all over the internet. Let’s review some questions first.
First off, are you eligible for section 8 or affordable assistance from the government?
Eligibility for section 8 is determined by the Public Housing Authority (PHA) based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.
- Are you a US Citizen or is at least one member of household a US citizen?
- Family’s income must not exceed 50% of the median income for county or area.
- By law the PHA must provide 75% of its voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30% of median income
- You can search HUD Median income levels here and here.
- Do you have good references, showing you paid your rent on time and have good standings with residences?
You are not eligible if:
- You have a history of drug use, alcohol abuse or violent criminal behavior.
- You committed fraud in connection with a federal assisted housing program in the past
- If the apartment or home you plan to rent is owned by a family member or other close relative
During the application process, the PHA will collect information on family income, assets, and family composition.
If the PHA determines that your family is eligible, the PHA will put your name on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the PHA will contact you and issue to you a housing voucher.
What Income is Counted?
This table shows the types of income that are counted when finding your household’s gross income for Federal tenant-based rental assistance programs such as Section 8.
Counted in Household Income Total income of all household members 18 and over including:
| Not counted in Household Income
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How Do I Apply for Section 8?
To apply for section 8, contact your local housing authority.
55 Responses to “Where to Apply for a Section 8 Application”
I’m gonna be neww to georgia and i need to know where to sign up for section 8 vouchers!
By kashanda on Dec 1, 2007
Thank you for this valuable information on section 8.
By Stacy on Dec 1, 2007
IM NEW IN ORLANDO AND NOT WORKING I HAVE 3 KIDS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO APPLY FOR SECTION 8
By johanna on Dec 1, 2007
I would like to know the address to apply for section 8 here in jupiter florida ,I’m trying to help someone else, I need to have the office address, thank you
iris
By iris on Dec 1, 2007
I have a house i want to put on the list to rent out. so who do i call or contact.
By robert on Dec 1, 2007
Hi Johanna and Iris,
To apply for section 8 in orlando you must first contact the local housing authority. You can do so here: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/fl.cfm
By Dan on Dec 1, 2007
Robert,
Go to www.rentmarketer.com to rent out your property quickly.
By Dan on Dec 1, 2007
i just move back to Cleveland ohio.Right now i have not work for a very long time and can not work at a regular job.
Because of heart problem.I wanted to apply or section 8 and trying to look for something around the Lakewood area in Ohio
i hope someone can help me,Right now no income and staying places to place
By Eric on Dec 2, 2007
I need to know who to call if I’m having problems with the person who deals with my section 8 the contractor. She is a very nasty ignorant person.
By Ericka on Dec 2, 2007
I need to know where can I apply for section 8. My mothers is in disability and its just my brother and I. I would like to apply for section in the city of Motobello…can you help?
By Kayla on Dec 3, 2007
Where do I apply for section 8 for Oakland County also Wayne County for state of Michigan.
By Travice on Dec 3, 2007
I’m looking to apply for housing
By derrie on Dec 4, 2007
i will like a applcation for section or houseing to get a 2bed room appartment i will like the applcation to send by mail.
By lianne on Dec 4, 2007
I would like to know how and where to apply for section 8 in Stockton, California and Sacramento, California
By Sheila on Dec 4, 2007
I would like to know where i can apply for section 8 in new york. I am a single mother with 2 boys and i got kicked out of my mom’s house. Unitl i get my own apartment, my boys will be staying with my mom & i’ll be staying a few days at a time with different friends til i can get my own place.please help.
By JESSICA on Dec 4, 2007
i would like to know if a single person can apply for section 8 and also where i could aplly in glen burnie maryland
By angelina on Dec 5, 2007
My income is $625 per month from SSI and I live with my grandson. How much of my rent will Section 8 pay if I qualify?
By JAMES on Dec 5, 2007
can you rent an apartment using your section 8 cert. if the owner is a family member?im disabiled and the apartment meets my disabiliy requirement
By tabatha on Dec 5, 2007
disabled can i rent from family using sec 8 cert
By tabatha on Dec 5, 2007
look I have been looking for section8 since I have obtained custody of my three boys I need it one of my children is going through a learning disability do i applied for in newark, new jersey they denied me someone PLEASE give me some info the is going to provide results My children And I have Been moving from place to place and even been in quite a few shelters PLEASE PLEASE I come o you as a honest father who trying to raise three boys Help me???
By Dana on Dec 5, 2007
I was wondering where can I apply for section 8 here in Virginia, Fredericksburg area. I am self employed but Im looking for a job in the process.
Thank You,
Tammy Durrett
By Tammy on Dec 6, 2007
i moved to georgia to make a better life for my three kids. since i’ve been here,i’ve lost one of my kids, to death of natural causes. i’m in a position now where i just quit a job because i was hired for another job i applied. i’m living with someone an i need a place of my own for my kids an myself. I REALLY NEED HELP. i have to be out the residence where i live by DEC.21,2007. Its cold to be outside with my kids. can section 8 or any housing program help with assisting me. do i qualify?
By sonja on Dec 6, 2007
i have a website were people can veiw section 8 homes and appartments i am now looking for people to post on there the listing for free and to view it is for free please look over my website and feel free to view it www.superhomerentals.com
By superhomerentalscom on Dec 6, 2007
www.superhomerentals.com allows for section 8 homes to be listed on their website for free
By superhomerentals.com on Dec 7, 2007
I will like to know where I can apply for section 8 in palisades park, new jersey. I am a single mom with two children. Thank you.
By sally on Dec 7, 2007
I need to know the status of my section application in richmond va where and who must i call?
By Cheryl on Dec 9, 2007
i was looking for a application for section 8 if you would help me out…thanks
By sara on Dec 10, 2007
I was wondering where to fill out a section 8 apllication in Brandenburg, KY. Please let me know who I need to talk to. Thanks!
By Samantha on Dec 11, 2007
just started unemployment I’m living place to place I need to know if I can sign up for section 8?How do I go about it?Thank you
By joel on Dec 11, 2007
do you know of any programs in ct I can join in for training and housing I need something soon I have 2 children I have to help support.Please respond as soon as you can.
By joel on Dec 11, 2007
Hi, My name is Towanda Bailey and I am a single
mother of 2 kids 14 and 9 years old. I am looking to move to Georgia in the next 6 months. I already have section 8 now for a 2 bedroom. I need to know how do I go about transferring my section 8 to the city of Ackworth,Georgia. I want to be as prepared as possible. I also need to know if I transferred will the room size change and how much do they run for.
By Towanda on Dec 11, 2007
DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHERE I COULD APPLY FOR SECTION 8. I’VE BEEN LIVING IN GA, FOR 3YRS NOW AND HAVEN’T FOUND NO SIGN UP YET.
By TRACY on Dec 12, 2007
i just moved to aurora colorado can you tell me were i need to go to singe up for section 8?
By carla on Dec 12, 2007
Please help me find the address for Miami/ Fortlauderdale FL, section 8 office or website.
By Yolande on Dec 13, 2007
i have been waiting 9 months to get help from sect 8. how long doe a person have to wait?
By vicki on Dec 13, 2007
Take my advise, pray. I’m a single parent with 4 kids. I have two on housing and the older 2 have came back to me. For reasons of my daughter’s safety and my son’s handicap, I allowed them to come home. I am now in jeopardy of being homeless. Think twice before allowing someone to live with you. Even if you have good reasons, they may not allow it. I still praying for mine. Please pray for me. Thank you in Jesus’ name.
By ronda on Dec 13, 2007
well first of all i am not very familliar with this program but i really need the help i am curentlly 4 months pregnant and i am a single mother i am looking for something in st charles naperville or west chicago if you have any information for me please contact me to my e mail thank you!
By jessica on Dec 13, 2007
i know someone who is in disability plus he just lost a leg in an accident he is geting a divorce so hes living
in his car what can he do or were can he go ? does he qualifies for section 8? i really want to do something to help him or at least i want to be able to give him some advice and fast. his 57 and alone he lives in escondido cal where can he apply?
By monique on Dec 13, 2007
I would like to know how to apply for section 8 please help out thank you
By Marise on Dec 14, 2007
i need to know where you apply for section 8 for me and my son im a single mother who gets ssi
By beatrice on Dec 16, 2007
I am single and I work at the same place for the last 25 years, my income it’s around 25.000 a year I would like to know what my chances are of getting an APT. in section 8
By Dora on Dec 16, 2007
I would like to know where to apply for section
8 for me and my daughter we don’t have a stable place to live right now me and my child was living with my mom she was paying most of the bills she pasted away march 9,2007. The only income I get is ssi for my child and child support. I don’t know very much about the program we are really in need please someone help. god bless
By laneta on Dec 17, 2007
I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FOR WISCONSIN, GEORGIA, INDIANA, AND ILLINOIS SECTION 8 PROGRAMS.
By WAMUIRU on Dec 19, 2007
I am 20yrs old with three kids and I don’t know too much about section 8 but I really need help getting started I need to know where do I go to apply. Is there a way I can do it on line?
By Kayla on Dec 20, 2007
IM GOING TO NC. IM FROM PUERTO RICO AND I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT SECTION 8 OR HOUSING I HAVE 3 CHILDREN, I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE!
By GENEVIEVE on Dec 25, 2007
I am on the waiting list for section 8 in Massachusetts I would like to relocate to Dallas,Texas. Can I apply for section 8 online for that area?
By monica on Dec 28, 2007
I am moving to Hammond Indiana and would like to now where can I go to apply for section 8 at.
By yvonne on Jan 14, 2008
I live Chicago Il. I would like to know where to apply for section 8
By Kesha on Jan 14, 2008
HI, I AM TRYING TO MOVE TO GEORGIA FROM MISSISSIPPI AND I ALREADY HAVE A SECTION 8 VOUCHER AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT AN HOUSING AUTHORITY WHO IS OBSERVING VOUCHER.
By YOLANDA on Jan 15, 2008
I am trying to move to the los Angeles area could you tell me how to apply for section 8.
By Rosonia on Jan 16, 2008
Were can I apply for section 8 online thoughtout maryland. I am a single hard working mother with two childern whose has been staying with friends& family for the last 18mns.
By celestine on Jan 27, 2008
i have 4 kids and still living with my mom at the age 36 and i need home bad for us me and my kids please
By betty on Jan 28, 2008
I WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR SECTION 8
By antwanayia on Feb 3, 2008
I WOULD LIKE TO SING UP FOR SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM
By quinetta on Feb 3, 2008
Iam trying to get section 8 because i have to kids a 1 year old and and a 1 month and i need this please help me.
By shaniqua on Feb 5, 2008