What Are the Benefits of Affordable Housing?

Affordable housing is much more than just low-cost living spaces. It’s a critical component of healthy communities and a stepping stone to economic stability for millions of Americans. This guide explores the wide-ranging benefits of affordable housing for individuals, families, and society as a whole. Understanding Affordable Housing Affordable housing refers to housing units that […]

The Steps to Section 8

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (or Section 8) is designed to help low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market. Unlike traditional public housing, which is government-owned, Section 8 gives you a voucher to choose a home of your preference —house, apartment, or townhouse— […]

Applying for Public Housing Help

We’ve provided the major differences between these two popular housing programs to assist you in your search for housing assistance.  The major difference between these two housing types is that while section 8 allows you to live in private units of your choice, public housing consists of government-sponsored dwellings. You can move your section 8 […]

Emergency Section 8: How to Apply & Get Approved Fast

  Finding Emergency Housing When You Need It Most Are you facing a housing crisis? Perhaps you’ve been evicted from your home, are staying with friends or family temporarily, sleeping in your car, or are in an unsafe living situation. Whatever your circumstances, this guide provides essential information about emergency housing options, with a focus […]

How to Add Someone to Your Section 8 Voucher: Step-by-Step Guide

If you have a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, you may need to add a new household member. This could be due to marriage, a child turning 18, or other family changes. However, adding someone to your voucher requires approval from the Public Housing Authority (PHA), and they must meet eligibility requirements. We’ve written this […]

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