How to Find a Section 8 House to Rent

If you are searching for a Section 8 house to rent, you can easily find several available rentals by using one specific website. Section 8 housing is a term for affordable apartments or houses that are available to families and individuals who are low-income. Each state has an income eligibility limit and a lengthy application process. A landlord must apply to the state to make his property eligible for a Section 8 voucher, in which he receives a guaranteed monthly check from the government in exchange for providing a tenant with an affordable place to live.

Instructions

1. Visit the Go Section 8 housing website at www.gosection8.com. This is a directory of Section 8 houses available around the country.

2. Click on the state where you want to rent.

3. Type in your county or city at the top and hit "Enter."

4. Browse through the listings and contact the landlord directly.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the HUD website to see if you qualify for Section 8 housing.

• There is often a very long waiting period for obtaining a Section 8 rental. It is common to wait for several months.

References

• HUD: Section 8 Program

Resources

• Go Section 8