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If you don't have the funds to pay for an average apartment or house yourself, you might wonder how you will be able to find a place for you and your family to live. Fortunately, there are plenty of options out there for people who have a difficult time paying rent, and a section 8 apartment might be just what you and your family needs in order to live more comfortably without worrying about financial issues or finding a place to stay.

Finding a section 8 apartment is a lot easier than many people think, so you shouldn't worry about finding the right place for you, your family and your financial situation. First of all, you can consider contacting a social worker from your local department of social services. Many times, social workers know about section 8 apartments in the local area, and he or she can help you find a great apartment and apply for it. Even if your local social worker can't help you find the right section 8 apartment for you, he or she might be able to point you in the right direction of where to go or who to talk to about your situation.

Another option is to look in your local newspaper for advertisements about section 8 apartments that are available in your neighborhood. Many people don't think to look in the newspaper for this type of information, but you could find the perfect apartment for your needs simply by doing so. This can also give you the names and phone numbers that you need in order to contact someone for more information about a section 8 apartment.

Although you might get a little frustrated in your search for an apartment for you and your family, you shouldn't give up until you find the right home for you and your loved ones. With a little perseverance and patience, you should be able to find a section 8 apartment that is both affordable and nice enough that you will be happy and proud of where you live.

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Will you lose your section 8 apartment if you go away to school?

I would ask the Section 8 program if you can transfer your section 8 voucher to your new city and find a section 8 apartment there, and stay in that apt 'til you graduate. Otherwise, just ask your local Section 8 program since every locality handles it differently.


Can you get section 8 for an apartment that you can no longer pay for landlord wants information for you to be able to stay in your apartment?

can you get section 8 for an apartment you are all ready rent but can no longer pay for landlord wants information for section 8 for renters and how you can get it.


How do I apply for a section 8 apartment?

You can apply for section 8 apartment online as well as in the local office. The website at which you can apply for it is http://www.section8programs.com/.


Once you are on section 8 housing if you leave a current apartment before you get into another apartment do you need to apply for section 8 all over again?

No you do not have to. What section 8 program are you in? multifamily, section 8 housing choice vouchers, certificate???


Section 8 status?

Apartment/Home


How do you go from Section 8 apartments to getting a Section 8 Voucher?

when your living in your section 8 apartment, you can ask to be on wait list for section 8 voucher.


Do you need section eight to get an apartment?

Section Aid??!! Are you talking about Section 8? If you can afford to rent an apartment (your rent, electricity and other utilities essential for the apartment should be no more than 30 percent of your income), then you don't need Section 8, otherwise yes. Section 8 isn't required normally to rent an apartment, and the reality is that most people who rent an apartment don't meet the affordability test yet they still rent it.


I am looking for a 3-4 bedroom apartment that will accept section 8. The rent can not exceed $1600.00.?

I found a 3 bedroom apartment with rent $1500, accepting section 8. This link takes you directly to the apartment I mentioned.... http://newyork.kijiji.com/c-Housing-Apartments-for-rent-3-BEDROOM-APARTMENT-IN-BROOKLYN-ACCEPTING-SECTION-8-W0QQAdIdZ166937518


Can a landlord enter your apartment when your not at home even if your section 8?

No.


What does an individuals income have to be to receive a section 8 apartment?

There are section eight apartments across the United States. An individuals income needs to be very low in order to receive a section eight apartment.


need low cost apartment for senior citizens 1 bedroom that will take section 8?

You can find several properties in your area on www.homes.com and www.trulia.com.


Are the quality of section 8 apartment buildings usually lower than other buildings?

Not necessarily since a section 8 building is one that its owner accepts section 8 payments from a Housing Department.