How To Get Section 8 Immediately
To apply for an emergency section 8 voucher, and to try to be given priority to bypass a waiting list, immediately call a local public housing authority in your town or county near you. Select a state below to find a housing authority in your area for priority review.
How do you qualify for emergency Section 8?
To qualify for emergency section 8, you have to meet the basic requirements, which include having a low income below 80% of the area median income, being a citizen or legal immigrant, and having a clean background check. Then, you must have a special circumstance.
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How long does it take to get approved for Section 8?
The applicant is likely placed on a waiting list that may take more than 1-2 years. During this time, the applicant can also choose to accept project-based vouchers. Once the applicant is approved for a tenant-based voucher, they can begin to look for an apartment or home.
Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Eligibility
The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is a new affordable housing program serving low-income families across the country. EHV helps families locate rental housing and provides financial assistance to make their rent affordable.
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