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The general rule is that your income must not be greater than 40 to 50 percent (determined by the local Housing Authority over that jurisdiction) of the average median income for that jurisdiction.
If your rent is a fair market rent in your area, and you are not making at least three times that rent amount by yourself, then you probably qualify for the Voucher.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt depends where you live and the size of your family- In certain parts of California a family can make 58,000 a year and qualify.
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∙ 11y agoYou have to pay 30% of your income, so i will say you at the lest have to have a income.
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If you unemployed at he time you fill out the Section 8 application but family writes a statement that they will help you till you get a job can you still qualify?
No. You have to be employed atleast 32hrs a week to qualifyy for section 8.
How to qualify for housing expenses?
You can apply for Section 8 housing. Also, there are usually agencies in the community that will help you get started in renting a home. With those, you also get expectations and responsibilities to make it in the long run.
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.
What are the qualifications for section 8 housing in Jackson County Missouri?
You need to contact the Independence Housing Authority and ask when is the next time they are excepting applications. The number is 816-836-9200
Who is responsible if the tenant broke his lease but has section 8?
if you make your property a section 8 property who is responsible for problems that occur on the house
need a rental house for less than $500/mo.?
Unless you qualify for Section 8 housing, you will not find a house for rent in you $500 or under price range. To find out if you qualify for Section 8 housing, and learn more about Section 8 housing, visit www.hud.gov.
Does Boston have section 8 housing?
Yes Boston does have section 8 housing. Check out the Boston Housing Authority web page to see if you qualify.
If you are 17 and you have a baby can you qualify for section 8 housing?
This depends on your state's laws on emancipation.
Which division of the department for housing and urban development pays rental assistance for those who qualify for programs such as section 8 housing?
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance for those who qualify for programs such as section 8 housing.
Do only single mothers qualify for section 8 housing in puerto rico?
No. Anyone who meets the general criteria of income and background information can qualify.
What are the qualifications for being approved for Section 8 homes in Kansas?
You would need to make under a certain amount or be unemployed or disabled to qualify for Section 8 housing in Kansas. To see if you qualify you can contact the Public Housing Agency in Kansas at 800-955-2232. Waiting lists for Sections 8 are usually pretty long so the sooner you call the better chance you have of getting on a waiting list.
If you unemployed at he time you fill out the Section 8 application but family writes a statement that they will help you till you get a job can you still qualify?
No. You have to be employed atleast 32hrs a week to qualifyy for section 8.
What are the qualifications for section 8 housing in New York?
Each Housing Authority had its own rules by which someone applies for section 8, whether it's the voucher program or public housing. But since the section 8 program is a federal program, the rules are basically the same in New York as in every other jurisdiction.
How to qualify for housing expenses?
You can apply for Section 8 housing. Also, there are usually agencies in the community that will help you get started in renting a home. With those, you also get expectations and responsibilities to make it in the long run.
What is the average cost of a house for rent on section8?
The cost for section 8 housing costs depend on your income. Generally low income individuals are required to pay 30% of income toward section 8 housing costs. Section 8 is a federal program and you must qualify for the program.
What are some of the requirements for section 8 housing?
If your income falls below 50% of the median income in the area in which you live then you may qualify for Section 8 housing assistance. To apply, visit the nearest HUD office to you.
Can a disabled person with a juvienile aducated of a sex offence qualify for section 8 housing?
No, especially if he has to register as a sex offender
