How to apply for section 8

Learn how to get section 8. Many people qualify for it and can receive a big discount on their monthly rent.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. First find your local housing authority. Housing Authority addresses and phone numbers should be listed in your telephone book under county government.

2. Apply at the housing authority in the county in which you want to live. Each county has their own housing authority.

3. There is always a waiting list and it would be wise to always keep your current address up to date with them after you have applied.

4. The wait may take many years before they contact you. That is why you have to keep your current address up to date with them.

5. Once they contact you by mail, an appointment will be made with you.

6. At your appointment you will find out what the maximum rent allowable is for you and how many bedrooms your house can be.

7. They will then give you a voucher and give you a certain amount of time to find a place to live, usually a couple of months.

8. Would be best to hurry though because after a couple extensions, if you still don't find a place to live then will kick you off the program and you will need to start all over from the waiting list process.

Tips & Warnings

• Many think that they make to much to be on Section 8 but would be surprised that they can qualify.
• You will be asked for proof of income, social security numbers for all members of your household, birth certificates and much more personal information.

Resources

• Los Angleles County HOusing Authority