How Long Is The Section 8 Waiting List?
The individual/household applies for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The applicant is likely placed on a waiting list that may take more than 1-2 years.
What is the most Section 8 will pay?
The payments cover some or all of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent.
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