Why Checking Your Waitlist Status Today Could Save You Thousands In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is distributing 60,000 brand-new Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) to public housing agencies (PHAs) across the country. This expansion, announced for June 2025, represents one of the largest single-year increases in Section 8 support in recent […]
Are you leaving free money on the table? Millions of Americans qualify for government benefits they never claim simply because they don’t know they’re eligible. Our new Benefit Finder tool changes that forever – helping you discover housing assistance, healthcare coverage, food support, and cash benefits you rightfully deserve. Why Most People Miss Out on […]
Moving to a new state can be both exciting and challenging. If you’re a Section 8 housing voucher holder planning to relocate, you need to follow specific steps to ensure your housing assistance continues without interruption. This guide will walk you through the entire process of transferring your Section 8 voucher across state lines. What […]
Being a landlord means so much more than just owning properties and possibly renting them out. The property business comes with a lot of responsibilities and equal risks. Landlords who are usually familiar with the responsibilities of running a rented property often realize it is not just about making profits but also about assisting people […]
Complying with fair housing laws, the Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) decline the application of someone with a considerable criminal background. Are you eager to know how to be prepared for a Section 8 Background check? In this article you will learn what rental assistance programs like Section 8 and Public Housing will look for you […]
Applying for section 8 can be an overwhelming task. Most section 8 housing choice voucher programs have many applicants waiting on what are called “housing wait-lists” for their application to be processed and for resources to become available.
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— […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
