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How can I fill out a Section 8 rental assistance application and apply?

Low income housing, Section 8 housing and Public Housing are all rental assistance programs that are ultimately funded the HUD. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the Federal agency that provides the funding for housing authorities to run these programs locally. The only way to apply for Section 8 is through a PHA (Public Housing Agency). The process is always free.

The hard part about applying for the Section 8 rental assistance program is finding a PHA that has an open Section 8 waiting list. The application process is free for all applicants. In order to qualify for these programs, one must fall within HUD’s median low income level.

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What is low income housing?

Low income housing is actually a broad term to describe various rental assistance programs. These programs are intended to help low income families and individuals find affordable, safe housing. When someone completes a low income housing application, they are usually put on a waiting list. Some applicants can be on a Section 8 waiting list for years.

How do I qualify for Section 8 rental assistance?

In order to fill out a Section 8 rental assistance application, you must fall within HUD’s median low income levels, which is when someone’s income is 20% less than everyone else in their region. A 3 person family that has an income around $59,400 per year would fall within HUD’s low income guidelines. The figure increases with the number of members in the family. If there are two members in your family then your family falls under the low-income group if your family income per year is $67,900. If there are five people in your family then a family income of $91,605 qualifies you as the low-income group family. So there are different numbers for different families.

The selection process for the Section 8 housing program is usually random, so to provide and even opportunity for all applicants. This is referred to as the Section 8 lottery application process.

When a families income is 50% less than the median income of your region and you’re a single person family and your annual income is $37,150 then you belong to the very low-income group. Your family belongs to the very low-income group if there are five members in your family and your annual income is $57,300. We repeat here that there are different numbers for different families.

How can I apply for Section 8 and Food Stamps at the same time?

No. The Food Stamp program (SNAP) and the Section 8 housing program are two separate departments. If you qualify for benefits, then you should seek out the SNAP office in Jackson, Mississippi. You must apply for SNAP in Los Angeles, California or any where else separately. The process is always free.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, helps families and individuals buy groceries. If eligible, clients will receive an EBT card (similar to a debit card) which will be reloaded monthly with an allotted amount of money to be used to purchase food. The food bank’s SNAP Outreach Team will guide applicants through the SNAP application process, help them prepare for an interview with a SNAP caseworker, and answer general questions about the SNAP program. Remember, it is a separate process to complete a Section 8 application for Jackson, Mississippi.