Section 8 for Seniors affordable housing, low income housing, subsidized housing (Section 202)

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What is the difference between the Section 8 and Section 202 programs?
Like the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program, the Section 8 housing program is designed for people with low income. It serves not only older adults, but also people with disabilities and families. However, Section 202 is more specific in who it benefits. This program was specially created to help households with older adults (age 62+) access affordable dwellings. Additionally, Section 8 participants have their choice of housing options, while Section 202 participants are limited to specific approved properties.

“Older adults today want and deserve to be able to age in place,” says Gaines. “But to do so, they need to have housing that’s safe, comfortable, and reasonably priced. Housing assistance programs like Section 8 play a major role in helping older Americans stay in their homes for as long as possible.”

What is Section 8 housing?
Funded by the federal government, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program helps older adults, people with disabilities, and families with low income find affordable, decent private housing. Its goal is to provide these groups with access to better living conditions and an improved quality of life.

Under the Section 8 program, eligible participants receive a voucher that covers a portion of their monthly rent. A voucher functions much like a coupon; it’s a document that can be used in place of money to pay for something. Housing choice vouchers are issued and managed at the local level by public housing authorities (also called public housing agencies/PHAs).

Approved Section 8 participants have choices in where they can live. They may choose from privately owned single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. The property owner or landlord must agree to rent them a unit under the Section 8 program. HUD also requires that Section 8 homes be thoroughly inspected to make sure they meet safety standards.

What is the Section 8 voucher amount?
The level of rent assistance a household receives is based on their income and the local rental market. Renters must pay 30% of their monthly adjusted gross income (AGI) for rent and utilities. AGI is the amount of income earned before any deductions. If the monthly rent exceeds that amount, the renter must pay the difference. However, they cannot apply more than 40% of their AGI toward rent.

What are the Section 8 housing income limits?
Section 8 housing requirements cover areas such as financial need, citizenship status, and household makeup. In general, applicants must:

Have very low or low income that does not exceed 50-80% of the median income for the region where applicants want to live (additional criteria must also be met)
Have U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status
Fit HUD’s definition of a family (this can include single people)
In most cases, applicants must also live within the jurisdiction of the housing authority to be eligible for housing vouchers in that area.

Your local housing authority can tell you the Section 8 income limits for your county (visit the HUD website and select your state to see a list of housing agencies near you). You can also learn more about Section 8 housing eligibility by reading the Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook.

[TraceyMartin-te]

So sad, it's so hard to get Housing for Elder ppl like me . I've raised my Children's nor their adults . Now I'm a homeless Grandmother that doesn't have her own place. Living from house 2 house . It gets frustrating @ time even weeping . But I keep praying said LORD ALL THINGS ARE IN YOUR TIMING .... We're not asking for much, just to have a comfortable place to live . Ever since the pandemic life has gotten even more harder . In the thing I don't understand, the Government knows that living is hard so many Homeless ppl now . But they wouldn't even open up Housing for all the people that are homeless on a low income .. Can't afford rent to live in a unit . They want you to have 3 times income to rent an apartment. SO SAD! I'm speaking for all the Elders Homeless & those who living on low Incomr . I HEAR THE MAN SPEAKING, BUT WHOSES GOING TO HELP US ALL

[cythurman]

Thank you for this. I needed this. I’ve been in a hole for awhile now. Thank God I got a voucher back when I had to retire without a retirement. I am 71 and have credit so bad I would filed bankruptcy if I could but can’t, no money. I know I have put myself in this spot, please keep doing this. Carolyn T in Kentucky!!!!

[FortniteRealtor]

I work with a lot of clients on section 8. It’s just frustrating in south Florida when all the authorities pay different amounts or some pay 60 days later

[lookup]

I needed to hear this. Your heart words and caring energy are powerful....so thankful for you mr. jay💖🙏🏽

[JanesBlonde-]

I am 51, disabled, single and recently found out that I am HIV positive oh did I forget homeless? 42:45 You sir have got my azz up and out of bed and for your tough talk I am so grateful. I want my ladder 😅

[rhondalawrence]

I have been selected and deemed eligible for my HCV. Why haven’t I received my voucher? No briefing or anything in a full year! 3/13/23-4/09/24

[flowersofautumn]

My city is encouraging homeowners to build ADUs and DADUs with eased regulations and free inspections and permits. There should be a way for owner occupied homes to get grants or low interest loans specifically build new ADUs and DADUs to rent to people who have section 8 vouchers.

[CherylWay-iglr]

I've had a CoC subsidy for a year and a half. FSS July 5, Homeownership 8 hr workshop July 13. No finances to move, miracles happen. In case not, can I get er hsg after coc

[marymotherofgod]

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[pamelariggs]

I'm 65 and disabled lived in same place for 10 years new landlord raised rent from 450 a month to 800 a month my income is 966 per month! Landlord willing to take rental assistance I don't know where to get help ?

[MarciaDroeger]

I'm low-income (limited to SS)and considering relocating to Minnesota from Ohio to be near my daughter. I'm in Ohio at an excellent, well-maintained, safe transitional HUD facility with individual units. As much as I would love to be near my daughter and family, much depends on the quality of low-income housing available in the Twin Cities area. I would appreciate any insight you share to help me decide whether to pursue this direction. Thank you.

[sharonkirkland]

I need your help to obtain a voucher. How much do you charge for assistance?

[RonaldoChris-ie]

why senior have to wait to move from one senior place to an other senior place that 6 month u have to wait

[cherylrusso]

hi, thank you for all you do. i am a homeless sr age 62. i spent some time on the street where i was attacked by a couple who beat me till i passed out they then dumped me on abandonded railroad tracks for dead. cops found me. they got a church to help me for two weeks then i was on my own again. i was a homeowner and foster parent until i suddenly lost my husband of 37 years he was only 55. in my grief i lost everything. now since the attack im in a wheelchair andive tried everything applied everywhere. i was approed in march around the 27th but theyre requiring i go get fingerprinted i need your help please send me info on your pricws thank you

[jolirp]

Can you cover the different kinds of housing, section 8, but there are program's that pay 50% of your rent. Income base housing programs.

[suziemorales]

Hi, am new to your video and my name is Susan Morales, and am 64 yrs old and I live in Stockton CA and I never rented before, am a widow, I need help finding a place, I have a income, can you help me thank you

[wahoonebraska]

I watch your videos. Do you help people in COBB county GA