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By law, a PHA must provide 75 percent of its voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income. Median income levels are published by HUD and vary by location. The PHA serving your community can provide you with the income limits for your area and family size.
The Section 8 Department Voucher Payment Standard is the most the Housing Authority can pay to help a family with rent. The family's voucher will show the number of bedrooms authorized by the Housing Authority, based on the number of persons in the family.
Voucher Payment Standards (VPS) and Utility Allowance Schedules are the maximum amount of subsidy NYCHA will pay to the owner on behalf of a voucher holder. NYCHA's payment standard schedule is based on the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each unit size established by HUD.
The amount of the Section 8 voucher may be more or less than the amount the landlord could receive for the rental on the open market. The four main criteria Section 8 will consider include the Fair Market Rent, payment standard, tenant portion, and allowance for utilities.
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.
According to The Balance Small Business, the amount paid by Section 8 vouchers depends on numerous factors, including the fair market rent, payment standard, tenant portion, and...
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.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance is a federal program for low-income renters in the United States. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
This guide provides Section 8 applicants, voucher holders, and participants with an overview of NYCHA’s Section 8 program; it explains how to apply for the program, rent calculation, and how to search for a rental unit.
The rent amount paid by most Housing Choice Voucher participants is between 30-40% of their monthly income. Housing Connect determines a participant’s income in compliance with regulations at 24 CFR Part 5. Income from all sources is included, unless specifically excluded by program regulations.