General Questions

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• 1.01) Are you accepting Section 8 applications?

  Not at this time. OCHA (Osceola County Housing Agency) will advertise in the local newspapers such as Orlando Sentinel, Osceola News Gazette, Osceola Star, etc as well as on our website at housing.osceola.org when we resume taking applications.

• 1.02) Why does the OCHA (Osceola County Housing Agency) have a waiting list?

  Since the demands for affordable housing, specifically federally-subsidized rental programs such as Section 8, usually exceeds available limited resources, OCHA, like other housing authorities, maintains a waiting list. Because of the volume of people who need housing assistance, OCHA periodically re-opens its waiting list for new applications.

  Note: Submission of an application does not guarantee that housing will be offered.

• 1.03) Why does OCHA (Osceola County Housing Agency) accept so many applications if there isn't enough housing?

  Families in our subsidized rental housing programs, such as Section 8 can remain in the program as long as they adhere to program rules and regulations. We generally have a small turnover of housing units on an annual basis and expect to offer housing to a small percentage of applicants who apply. We allow the opportunity for anyone to apply, but however; it does not guarantee that housing will be provided.

• 1.04) Is the application only in English?

  Yes! We are currently making strides to provide the applications in Spanish as well as Creole.

• 1.05) How does OCHA determine the ranking for the waiting list?

  Your name will be placed in a pool and drawn randomly using a lottery system.

• 1.06) I've moved since I submitted my application, should I notify OCHA (Osceola County Housing Agency)?

  It is very important that you keep your address information up to date. If your address has changed, you must notify OCHA in writing by mail, update your online account, or visit our office located at:

  Osceola County Housing Agency
  330 N. Beaumont Ave.
  Kissimmee, FL 34741

  We are open Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m.

• 1.07) I've (gotten married, had a baby, adopted a child, divorced, lost my job, gotten a raise) since I submitted my application. How will this affect me?

  If your family size changed you must notify OCHA in writing. The addition or removal of family members may change your bedroom size, but your ranking will always stay the same. Changes in your income may affect your eligibility or rental payments. Changes of income will be processed at the time of eligibility interview.

• 1.08) Do I have to be a citizen to apply for housing assistance?

  No, you do not have to be a citizen; however, you must have eligible immigration status.

• 1.09) What are some of the reasons that could prevent me from getting housing assistance?

  Failed criminal background screening, previous evictions, over income, failure to appear for scheduled appointments, failure to provide necessary documents to determine eligibility.

• 1.10) What is the maximum amount of income that I can earn in order to qualify for Section 8 assistance?

  Please refer to the Income Guideline Chart below.

  Household Size	Very-Low Income	Low Income
  1	$12,750	$21,250
  2	$14,550	$24,300
  3	$16,400	$27,300
  4	$18,200	$30,350
  5	$19,650	$32,800
  6	$21,100	$35,200
  7	$22,550	$37,650
  8	$24,000	$40,050