The purpose of low income housing is to help the renter with the cost of a residence or domicile in which to call home. Part of the responsibility of the renter is paying the monthly rent when it is due. Failure to pay rent on time, everytime, is going to hurt further chances of another rental unit down the road. One who has been evicted for not paying rent is at high risk and not likely to be able to sign any future contracts for any type of housing.
No, having children is not a requirement to qualify for Section 8 housing assistance.
Yes Boston does have section 8 housing. Check out the Boston Housing Authority web page to see if you qualify.
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance for those who qualify for programs such as section 8 housing.
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.
Housing authorities do not determine what type of disability would qualify you for a voucher or public housing. Either you are disabled, per Social Security guidelines, or you are not. Additionally, housing authorities do not consider disabilities alone as a qualifier for section 8 housing.
This depends on your state's laws on emancipation.
Check with you local Housing Authority there.
No. Anyone who meets the general criteria of income and background information can qualify.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
www.hud.gov will help you find out if you qualify for secion 8 housing, and if so, what you need to do in order to apply. You must apply for subsidized housing by completing an application with the housing authority in your city/county/state to see if you qualify. Some housing developments allow you to complete an application on-site. Consideration is given to income, dependents and other factors. Once approved, you will be given a Section 8 voucher and advised of availability.
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.
No, especially if he has to register as a sex offender