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The housing choice voucher program is designed to allow families to move without the loss of housing assistance. Moves are permissible as long as the family notifies the PHA ahead of time, terminates its existing lease within the lease provisions, and finds acceptable alternate housing.
Applicant families must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the HCV Program: • Meet HUD’s definition of family. • Meet income limits specified by HUD. • Qualify on the basis of citizenship or eligible immigrant status. • Provide Social Security number information. • Sign required consent forms. • Pass screening process.
Families with a low income, seniors, and people with disabilities may qualify to use Section 8 vouchers to find housing. You can choose any housing that meets the program requirements, such as a single-family home, townhouse, or apartment.
The following sections provide information on the various rent calculations that the PHA provides to applicants or participants at voucher issuance: 1) total tenant payment; 2) minimum rent; 3) gross rent; 4) maximum initial rent burden; 5) maximum subsidy; and 6) impact of unit selection on maximum subsidy.
Housing Choice Voucher (Formerly Known as Section 8) The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
Looking for Illinois Section 8 Housing? This comprehensive guide covers eligibility criteria, maximum rent amounts, income limits, fair market rents, application process, and more. Find out about waiting lists, other low-income housing options, and how long it takes to get approved for Section 8 in
Difficulty using your Housing Choice Voucher. It is against the law in Illinois to discriminate in all aspects of real estate transactions, including renting or leasing, based on your source of income. This includes non-employment income, such Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) or disability payments.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program has some basic requirements for admission. These rules are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and enforced by the agency’s locally-based offices, known as housing authorities.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs including the Public Housing, Section 8 project-based, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 202 housing for the elderly, and Section 811 housing for persons with disabilities programs.
Learn how to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, and get low-income rental assistance. Prepare for every step required to get a voucher in this step-by-step guide written by housing experts.