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FACTSHEETS - Eligibility Requirements for Section 8

Is the process of acquiring Section 8 faster if I have AIDS than if I am HIV-positive?

No. Individuals qualify for HOPWA Section 8 just on the basis of being HIV-positive. For the Housing Authority, it doesn't matter if you are asymptomatic or if you have an AIDS diagnosis.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Homeless Section 8 program and the HOPWA Section 8 program? HUD's definition of "homelessness" which applies to both the City and the County:

- Living on the streets

- Coming from living on the streets

- Coming from an institution (30 days)

- From an institution (31+ days)

- Coming from an emergency shelter

- Coming from transitional housing

- Fleeing from domestic violence

In addition, the client should have received some form of Case Management for at least 3 months.

Does the process go quicker if I am homeless?

It depends on availability.

Are undocumented persons eligible for Section 8?

It depends. The Section 8 Coordinator will determine eligibility based on the "family composition" and the particular program the client is applying to.

How does APLA distribute the certificates?

APLA distributes certificates on a first-come-first-served basis, depending on availability of certificates at the time the referral is received from the Case Manager by the Section 8 Coordinator.

Is there a difference in how I apply for City or County? Is one quicker?

All the requirements and procedures are almost the same for both, and are determined by HUD. There is no way to determine which would be quicker. It fluctuates depending on the number of certificates allotted and the number of people applying for them.

Income Requirements for Eligibility

The annual income requirements for Section 8 are as follows:

Family Size	Maximum Allowable Annual Income
One	$18,250
Two	$20,850
Three	$23,450
Four	$26,065
Five	$28,150

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