Housing
Waiting List Information
The Section 8 Waiting List is CLOSED until further notice.
Overview
The Section 8 Program is a federal rent subsidy which assists participants with monthly rental payments. The Section 8 Program is to ensure that the families have a safe, decent and sanitary place to live. The OCHA administers funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) and distributes them in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to eligible families and individuals.
A Voucher allows participating households (tenants) to rent housing that meets their needs. The tenant pays a portion of the rent directly to the landlord. OCHA pays the landlord the difference between the tenant's portion of the rent and the total rental amount.
Section 8 Program Details
The Section 8 program provides assistance for low income families in the private rental market through the Housing Assistance Payments Program.
Rental Voucher Holders select a unit from the private rental market. Rental assistance makes market rate housing affordable. Program participants normally pay no more than 30% of monthly adjusted income towards rent and utilities. The Housing Assistance Payment subsidizes the balance of the rent to the property owner.
Section 8 Program Frequently Asked Questions - Eng
Click the links above or below for answers to commonly asked Section 8 Program questions.
Section 8 Program Frequently Asked Questions - Esp
Click the links above or below for answers to commonly asked Section 8 Program questions.
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Frequent Questions
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