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Section 8 housing is privately owned housing where the owner collects rent from low income tenants and the government. The tenant pays rent based on their income, and the government pays the rest…
If you get Section 8 rental assistance, you must follow the rules in the lease. You must meet the Section 8 program rules. You have to pay rent on time. You must keep the unit in good condition. Report changes in income or family size to the Housing Authority.
You can be removed from the Section 8 program. Then the federal government will not help pay your rent. You will be responsible for paying the full amount of the rent.
The most common reasons for losing your Section 8 voucher are:
Breaking any of the program's family obligations. For example,providing false information. Or, not providing required information to the Housing Authority,
Criminal activity or alcohol abuse. This must threaten the health and safety of others. Or, repeatedly disturbs them,
Violent criminal activity,
Drug-related criminal activity,
Not paying rent on time,
Not keeping utilities like gas, electric, or water on in the unit,
Missing recertification appointments or inspections,
Allowing an unapproved person to live in the unit. The Housing Authority needs to approve residents,
Not living in the unit, or
Eviction.
Section 8 tenants can be victims of domestic violence. They may not be terminated from the program for some reasons. This includes criminal activity directly related to the abuse. Domestic violence victims should speak with a lawyer if they think they are being evicted for this reason. Learn more about deciding on the right lawyer by watching this video.
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Submitted by Jaylin Bridges on Thu, 11/03/2022 - 06:04
Is snap considered income? And would the starting or stopping of the receipt of those benefits be something I’m required to report in the 10 change day timeframe?
Re: Snap
Submitted by Hannah Lee on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 14:29
Hi Jaylin,
SNAP is not considered income for Section 8. You should report your SNAP benefits when you first apply for a Section 8 voucher, and again if the SNAP benefit amount changes. However, SNAP should not increase a family’s tenant portion.
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The Law. It is illegal to be denied a housing opportunity because of a lawful source of income. Lawful source of income includes income from Social Security, or any form of federal, state, or local public assistance or housing assistance including Section 8 vouchers.
In New York, the income limits range from $33,950 for a single-person household to $80,300 for a household of eight people or more. Household size: The size of the household is also an important factor in determining eligibility for Section 8 Housing.
Section 8 will pay 60% or more of your monthly rent. The exact number paid by Section 8 will be determined by your household's income and composition. Though it will vary on the size of your income, family size, and city zone, a 2-bedroom Section 8 voucher in New York City will cover $2,217 in the New York Metro area.
The tenant's share of the rent is determined by their income and is typically set at 30% of their adjusted gross income. To apply for Section 8 housing in Connecticut, applicants must complete the Section 8 housing application, which can be done online or in person.
In order to be considered eligible to receive a Section 8 transfer voucher you must be a tenant in good standing with both NYCHA and your current landlord (ex. you cannot be facing termination of your tenancy for failure to recertify or allow inspection, and you must be current in paying your portion of rent).
At least two months' written notice to vacate no sooner than one month after the end of the contract for deed cancellation period, provided that the tenant pays the rent and abides by all the terms of the lease; or.
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