What is it?
- popularly known as Section 8, provides vouchers to low-income households to cover a percentage of their rent in the privately-owned housing of their choice. Households must still pay a small percentage of their rent.
Do I qualify?
- depends on your local housing authority- eligibility guidelines may include gross family income, family size and US citizenship status.
How do I apply?
- contact your local housing authority in the County Help Chart
- for further assistance contact the US Department of Housing and Urban Development: 1-800-955-2232