• Eligibility Requirements for Section 8
  
• Starting the Process of Section 8
  
• Living with Section 8
  
• Adding People to the Household on Section 8
  
• Damages and Repairs to the Unit
  
• Don't Lose Your Section 8
  
• Areas Accepting City Vouchers
  
• Areas Accepting County Vouchers

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?
Not at this time.

If I have a working permit, but my spouse and child are citizens and are both HIV-negative, can we qualify for Section 8?
Yes, but the Housing Authority will only subsidize you and your child, not your spouse.

How does the County or City distribute the certificates?
They distribute certificates on a first-come-first-serve basis, depending on availability of certificates at the time the referral is received from the Housing Specialist.

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.

The annual income requirements for Section 8 are as follows: