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government housing, maybe my mom is a felon i lived with her for a while and she got government housing. so its yes or maybe

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Can you lose your section 8 if you have a felony?

Yes, in most cases, if it's a new felony. Each Housing Authority has its own policies regarding admitting people with felony records. By federal law by Housing Authority cannot admit those convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine or those convicted of sex offenses for which they have to register as a sex offender for the rest of their lives. Most Housing Authority will not admit you if you have a drug offense or a violent felony conviction of less than five years.


If you get convited of a crime while on section 8 can you be taken off section 8 And if you are a felon can you get section 8 /?

No, you cannot receive Section 8 housing if you have a felony. If you are convicted of a crime while on Section 8 housing, you will lose the housing. you can get section 8 as long as the felony 3 years old am I a felon?


Can your boyfriend live with me if im on section 8 and he has a felony?

This depends on the type and age of the felony record. Your felon boyfriend has to be approved by both the landlord AND the Housing Authority.


What If I Have A Non Violent Felony On Section 8 can i still be on section 8 ?

It is really up to the housing authority at the time of your application. Generally, if you have a felony they will not accept you. If a long time has passed since your felony conviction, they may approve you.


Were do you go 2 get government housing being a felon?

You will need to apply for government housing through the Public Housing Authority. A background check will be ran of all of the tenants, but being a felon does not necessarily deny you assistance. It will depend on the type of felony that you were charged with as to if you will qualify.

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Can probation affect section 8 housing?

This depends on what you are on probation for. If you have been convicted of a felony for which you are on probation, the Housing Authority may remove you from the program, depending on what the felony is.


would a person qualify for a housing grant if they have a felony on their record?

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Can a felony bar entry into section 8 housing in Pennsylvania?

Not necessarily: it depends on what type of felony, especially violent ones and sex offenders.


Can a drug felony prevent you from section 8 housing in Tennessee?

A drug felony conviction can prevent you from receiving a section 8 voucher or public housing ANYWHERE in the United States. This is because, per federal regulations, drug felons are generally prohibited from receiving such voucher or public housing.


Can a person with a felony on his record still qualify for section 8 housing assistance in manatee county Florida?

Check with you local Housing Authority there.


Can you lose your section 8 if you have a felony?

Yes, in most cases, if it's a new felony. Each Housing Authority has its own policies regarding admitting people with felony records. By federal law by Housing Authority cannot admit those convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine or those convicted of sex offenses for which they have to register as a sex offender for the rest of their lives. Most Housing Authority will not admit you if you have a drug offense or a violent felony conviction of less than five years.


If you get convited of a crime while on section 8 can you be taken off section 8 And if you are a felon can you get section 8 /?

No, you cannot receive Section 8 housing if you have a felony. If you are convicted of a crime while on Section 8 housing, you will lose the housing. you can get section 8 as long as the felony 3 years old am I a felon?


Can your boyfriend live with me if im on section 8 and he has a felony?

This depends on the type and age of the felony record. Your felon boyfriend has to be approved by both the landlord AND the Housing Authority.


How can you live with a family member in New York City Housing if you have a non violent felony?

With their permission.


What If I Have A Non Violent Felony On Section 8 can i still be on section 8 ?

It is really up to the housing authority at the time of your application. Generally, if you have a felony they will not accept you. If a long time has passed since your felony conviction, they may approve you.


How to live with a family member in New York City Housing if you have a non violen felony?

You will need to speak to the housing authority and fill out an application to be added onto a lease.


Can a ex-felon apply for public housing in California?

no, i was denied section 8 due to a felony strike.