What Do You Need To Qualify For Section 8?

What are the requirements to qualify for Section 8?

In general, the applicant must be 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen with a household income of less than 50 percent of area median income. Eligibility is also based on family size. Determine if the local PHA has any restrictions or preferences.

Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Eligibility

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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