Section8 “Waiting List Lottery” opens. 40,000 Names to Be chosen for WAIT LIST?
That’s crazy. 40,000 names chosen for the privilege of being on the ? That begs some other questions. Like how many are now on the total wait list? How many years will it take to get from the wait list to a Section8 voucher if you were accepted today? If you have the answers, post a comment, if not, I’ll try to research for a follow up article.
This is an excerpt from the Skokie Public Library website describing the opportunity for the lottery:
“Through RentBetter, also known as the Chicago Housing Choice Voucher program, 40,000 residents will be chosen to be on a Wait List for vouchers that will allow them to pay only 30 to 40% of their adjusted income for rent for housing in the private market. To get on the Wait List, individuals or families must register for a lottery; registration opened April 17th and closes on May 15th. In late May, 40,000 names will be randomly chosen for the Wait List. As vouchers become available, those on the list will be contacted to determine if they still need housing and meet the income requirement and other criteria. Voucher holders can use the voucher toward rent on their existing housing, provided the rent meets program guidelines and the housing passes an inspection, or they can find another apartment, townhome or house in the private market. Eligibility for RentBetter depends on total family income, and income limits are revised annually; current limits range from about $26,000 a year for an individual to $50,000 a year for a family of 8.”
Oh and by the way, you can apply through Rentbetter.org but at the time of publishing it was down. Probably too many hits to handle.
What is section 8 master list
Hello me and my 10 kids move out our apartment it’s not safe for kids and I called all the shelters in Chatham county and the mayor office and we got turn down for a place to live so now we live in a one bedroom with my cousin
I’ve applied for the section 8 lottery in 2014 and was given confirmation of that for the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago but I haven’t heard anything from them as of yet. What steps do I need to take cause due to my homelessness I don’t have none of the documentation from that application.
You need to re-apply.
Can u please send me when the section 8 waiting list will be open again in lorain county ohio please
What are the rules for two adult family members each with their own voucher wanting to share a house? Is that allowed? If each persons portion of rent is according to their voucher limits can a landlord receive voucher payments for each of the tenants at the same address?
No
Its just me and my daughter which is 18 .. About to go to collage .. But wants to stay with me. I want to know in North Carolina, Durham … How can I get on the section8 list and when does the lottery or any list that opens up here In Durham for housing.?
I really think its sad how people cant get help how they neex to. As much taxes & DELETED people pay i dont see why we gotta DELETED wait on a list for help. We sure dont have to wait on a list for people to take our money or to pay taxes. This DELETED sucks
Some would argue we are lucky to live in a country that pays for people to live in houses when they can’t afford to otherwise. Either way, please watch the language. Thanks.
im 47 disable been on the waiting list for more than 15 years and still havent hear anything dont know whats going on but i need all the help i could get thank you
You haven’t heard anything back from them in 15 years? That is HIGHLY unusual. Best bet is to go to the HA in person.
I was notified my mail that I was one of the 10,000 picked as a lottery winner placed on the the section 8 waiting list for oakland im a victim of domestic violene & disabled need to know my place on the waiting list and how lpng is the process
There is no way to know when you’ll be getting the voucher. Due to your circumstances you might be considered as a priority case and be faster. OHA won’t give you information by phone or in person. Click on this link to get form. Fill it out and mail it to them
https://section8facts.com/2011/05/31/oakland-housing-authority-wait-list-status/