Section 8 Housing Rules: How Many Bedrooms Will You Get?

You can pull up the payment standard on their website but I believe it’s about $1800 or higher. I used to live in San Joaquin County as well and they do not pay much and then I moved to Stanislaus county. Those smaller counties’ vouchers are small due to the cost of living. Anywhere near the Bay area or anywhere where the cost of living is high, the voucher will be two to 3 times higher.

Dang just telling all ther business

You should receive another room if you have another child. HOH always have a room to themselves or with spouse. It’s supposed to be two per room and also depends if your living room is being counted as a room.

Yes, you cannot get more bedrooms than they approve no matter the price

Nope as long as it is the price of the 2 bdrm you can get it no matter how many rooms it has

When we are economically challenged we sometimes make compromises. My parents “compromised” and rented a 1-bedroom apartment for themselves and their son (that would be me). They slept in the living room at night and I slept in the bedroom. We did this for 9 years. Then my little sister came along and we then had two heartbeats in the bedroom and two in the living room. And we could’ve kept on doing that, but the neighborhood was changing and off to the ‘burbs we went.

It isn’t about liking, it is about adjusting to what is feasible, and running with it. We in these United States have a very exalted view of what we need. Parental elements don’t need a bedroom. This little boy learned to respect his parents space, yes that means I had an understanding of sexual intimacy, though that was instigated by my persistent desire for a bigger brother anytime I was asked about what I wanted for my birthday and other gift associated events.

Hi, I’m from ny why did you get denied in Cali did u move your voucher to Cali from ny?

Maybe you should tell that to God or maybe you should mind your fucking business nobody is here for your opinion on how many kids a person should have their father can very well be deceased or incarcerated so mind your own.

It’s not the bedrooms that matter but the money amount. You are still within that range. You’ll be ok.

It’s two heartbeats per bdrm. I don’t think it matters who bunks with who. They did approve sharing of a bdrm for my son and I and he is a teenager. It depends on the state you are in too.

It should. It’s 2 people per room. If the is more than 2 per room they will hive you more bedrooms. Send depending on amount of money you bring in and how many children you should get another bedroom. This is what was finally explained to me st the apartment’s im on waiting list for for 1br. So he put me on both. You have to make a certain amount to get extra bedroom . These are at 30%. I will have to pay that much until my voucher comes thru. Then supposedly my voucher pays my 30% part or what im getting goes to that part. That’s where I’m confused

Check the rules for your state. Not every state or HA does the 2 heartbeat per room thing. I know in NJ where I’m at they don’t. I was always told my son needed a separate bedroom, and he was little kid at the time.

To bad the girls can share your son needs his own room. You can’t always get what you want in life.. I’ve never been on section 8. My girls had to share a room cuz my son had his own room. My girls are 6 years apart. They will be fine together.

This is just a huge mess you posted. Single parent citizens have nothing to do with accommodations for foreign families. Also, you have no right to be a harpy and judge anyone. There’s plenty of reasons people could get pregnant and end up single, having a “deadbeat” partner is only one. Also, if there was better access to birth control and abortion this might not be such a problem. But from your post I’m assuming you have a problem with that as well. Get off your high horse lady.

So as a grown woman in the year 2020 you can qualify for Section 8 but you can’t find access to birth control. Don’t you qualify for Medicaid? Or can’t you get free rubbers at the heath department? Please don’t use abortion as birth control either. You’re a grown woman if no birth control no sex. I am happy for you getting help with section 8 for you and your children. The birth control thing just got me.

You are approved based on family size (the two heartbeat per room rule). With your daughter and grand baby and yourself – you would qualify for a 2 bedroom. Now that she has another baby but is moving out herself – you would still qualify for a 2 bedroom. You probably have a 3 bdrm now because although you qualify for a 2 bdrm, you found a 3 bdrm that is in the income range of the voucher size for a two. So, as long as the 3 bdrm is in the range of the size of the voucher and price – you should be ok to stay in your 3 bdrm. The rules vary in every state though.

Even if they qualify you for a 1 bedroom – you may still find a 2 bdrm as long as it is in the price range the voucher allows.

Hi im new to section 8 . its me and a 11 year old son . on my voucher do i qualify for a 2 bedroom

I’m pretty sure because it’s one heart beat per room, you’ll either get a one or a two bedroom. Probly just a one. I had to get a one bedroom when I only had one kid.

I doubt it’s because you’re black. They’re not the ones making the rules & regulation’s!! Honey, that’s the government.

Your voucher will still be for a 3 bedroom be cause you have a household of 5 no matter if you have a boy or a girl

Having subsidized rent is no different than having a subsidized mortgage… more people are on public assistance than you may realize. Why are you even here??

Yes. You will need doctors verification.

If the voucher amount does not exceed the rental price…example your voucher amount is 1640 for a 2 bedroom however if you find a house that is a 3 bedroom and the cost is 1540..you would be allowed to rent the unit under their criteria

I have a two bedroom section 8 voucher, and was able to move into a three bedroom house. Everything was great until November 15, 2018. Both my daughters room, half of my bedroom, my front living room, an front porch has no power. The power company came out the same day, and everything was good on their end. So Ive been waiting on my landlord since then. She had a drunk to come around the 10th of this month (December) and he has been here three times, no progress, just me missing money, taking time off work so he can not fix the problem. Christmas is in two days and me and my family has been suffering. Trying to work things out with her, instead of reporting her to the housing authority. I said all of that to say, Its not always the tenant, the landlords are greedy and ungrateful as well, section 8 rent check is never late, or partial. It bets having tenants that may or may not pay rent on time or at all. The rent is only free if u are unemployed. Before you start telling people what to be grateful for, u should walk in their shoes, and if you haven’t been in their situation, you should not elaborate on it. Merry Christmas

Does either of the children or yourself need a live in aid?

You are crazy to move to Illinois i just moved from there. The school system is really bad very low in states. The taxes are ridiculously to high. hard to find a job. Everyone is on the edge no wonder the crime is bad. Freezing winter’s and in the summer the humidity is very bad and don’t get me started on the pollution. In the summer you are outside for a couple of hrs or your children you come in smelling like a wet dog. That’s how nasty it is. Also so much chlorine in the water u drink. Think real good before moving there. Why move where the taxes are so high places not very nice to live.

It will more than likely be two. It depends on the state and the new ‘two heartbeats per room rule’ they are implementing.

Probably not! In a home, you have to be able to prepare a meal. This will be part of the inspection. If you don’t cook – someone should cook for you.

Your 3 bed voucher should switch to a two bed. Same as if you added a person, the voucher would increase to 3.

really see they told me the same thing but i didn’t believe them but my son is 19 and disabled so we had put in a special accomodation request for an extra room because he has alot of supplies and we were granted it but i think it so wrong they expect a mother and older son to share a room it doesn’t seem very healthy to me

I have alot of medications and stuff will they give me a separate room

Yes you can depend where you live..

Your teenager should get his own room and two younger ones share so 3 bedroom

Ask your housing authority about changing your present voucher to a ” Homeownership Voucher ” there are other requirements though!

Roberta… has anyone answered your question? I have custody of my sister’s 5 children and the oldest just turned 18. There are still 6 of us living here in a 4 bdrm. I need to know if they will lower my voucher amount or make us move?

If u have partial custdy can they get on youre leese?

if you want something bigger you need to get it yourself and not depend on handouts. sec 8 is not something to be proud of. Here it is people are struggling paying bills and rent and here you are with a roof over your head be thankful and if not get up and do something about it. you cannot get a 3 bedroom with two boys anyway you sound so pathetic

Karma is going to serve you nice. Or perhaps it already is.

Not really, as long you still in the same unit. I been in my apartment for 4 years and it’s only me and my husband. We just renew it for another year and we stay in a 3 bedroom. We don’t sleep in the same room, for more then 18 years.

Two people per room, no matter age or sex… Simple! Unless one is disabled and in need of 24hr aid. One moves away for college, they no longer qualify for a room. So you would have to downsize when recertification comes. If you don’t report the person moved out for college you would be in violation and could lose voucher.

Desiree, if I am reading these rules correctly, you would qualify for up to a 3 or 4 bedroom, depending on the size of the bedrooms and if they are judged large enough to have 3 beds in them.

Anytime there is a change, like the 20 yr old moving out, you need to report that change immediately. If they were bringing income into your household your voucher amount may need to be adjusted at your next eligibility interview.

The number of bedrooms should not change, though. Reason being, you would still have 3 others living with you and the 3 consists of male and female persons. So, you would have 1 bd, the young woman would have 1 bd and the boys would share a bedroom.

While the 20 yr old is still with you, it is considered reasonable for you and the young lady to share a room.

Keep in mind, once your 20 yr old is on your voucher, if he/she leaves to attend school, that school must be 50 + miles away for you to be able to simply remove him from the voucher. They can file to separate their case from yours at the next eligibility, but not before.

Federal standard is two people per room, regardless of sex or age. So you technically only qualify for a 2bdrm. Luckily you got a 3bdrm, so of course you won’t get a 4th bedroom. I know it’s a tight fit unfortunately

If you have legal custody of the grandchild or his parent (your child) is also on it.

One… ONE room!!! Two heart beats per room. They just pulled this garbage on me. Been on a two bedroom voucher with just my son and I for 7 yrs now. This recert, without notification, I’m bumped down to a one bedroom voucher. I have 10 days to get my Dr to fill out their stupid form proving I have to have my own room. Otherwise, I have to figure out a way to either come up with the difference every month, not easy to do with no money coming in. Move back in with my mom. Yay me! OR, find another place to live in three weeks plus deposit… Yeah, SOOOOO easy!!!!
Make sure that you have everything you need completely clearly stated… Just saying. Because I asked questions after the meeting and I was apparently told wrong.

At your next recertification, if you’re willing and able to pay the difference for a 2 bdrm, you should be able to. At least here I know you can.

The oldest is almost 18. Once they turn 18 they don’t have to sure. They may move u to a two/three bedroom once the oldest turns 18 and the youngest turns 2. I may get a 3 bdrm.

No. Head of household gets their own room. And dependent gets a room. If the head of household is married then of course they would share.

Anyone over 18 gets there own room. U get one room n the 14 yr old gets a room. 2 bdrm

Yes head of household get one then after that two people to room

Not here. I guess you’ll have to ask. Here it’s 2 heart beats per room. I have to share a room with my 9 yr old son.

Possible 4 bdrm. There are other cities n states that have open list for voucher n low income apts

I have 1 bed voucher mines 787 I’m sure urs a tad bit mre not sure if the state matters

What state are u in? That does not sound right. U need a door too. Some states just don’t give a $&@?

It depends on the gender of the kids. If it’s two girls & one boy the two girls will have to share a room

To all the questions above this is how it works in California not sure if all states are the same , so this is how it works my vocher is for $750 so that means they pay up to $750 for rent so if I can find a 3 or 4 bdrm for $750 then I am able to get it but that is very rare here unless it’s in the worst of worse neighborhood’s you can rent any amount of bdrms as long as it’s $750 or under it can not exceed $750 but you can always go lower my rent here is $700… Hope i was able to answer the all the questions happy house/apt hunting Good luck to all of you.

Yes u can. I have done it n at my current place in nyc.

3 bedroom

I have partail custody of my 9 year old grandson can I put him on my section 8 voucher

it was me and my newborn son and i got 2 bedrooms but that’s was in the 90’s.

Yes they only approved me for a one bedroom with my son. They say it’s two ppl in a room

they are giving you 2 bedrooms.

And they wonder why sara is getting touched by jeremy smdh as lomg as u don’t go over amt of voucher u should be able to obtain 3 bedroom i have a 2 bedroom voucher but live in a 3 bedroom.

do you need a living room. that’s the only way that’s going to work.

your 18yr old will be known as an adult and unless they are disabled they can’t stay. The 17yr old and the 14yr old will have separate rooms. So you will get a 3 bd rm.

WHERE THE HELL YOU HEAR THAT AT? BECAUSE MY 23 YR OLD DAUGHTER STILL LIVES WITH ME

It depends on your local PHA because payment standards are different per area and ultimately your voucher amount is calculated based on your income, which can be less then the payment standard for some people on fixed incomes.

yes as long as his name on the lease.

It depends on where you live. I’m in Mississippi I was only approved for a 2 bedroom and it’s up to 848.00

Most likely no …right now they aren’t going to say the new baby can sleep with you until
They are 2 ..when the child reaches w and a different sex from the other kids say your 2 kids right now are boys and the one you are having is s girl ..in 2 years you will be able to get a 3bedroom because of the sex.. hope that helps

I believe so but I don’t think they would approve if it was in a mobile home trailer/trailer I believe it has to be on a permanent foundation..Not positive but that’s what I was told at the meeting..

Maybe a 2 bedroom ..they will put all the girls in a room ..the baby boy will be sharing a room with you until he is 2..but not sure

Pink in my opinion I believe that you should currently be allowed a 3 Bedroom due to the fact that your son has ADHD and is much older than your daughter. They make medical exceptions so I would put pressure on your caseworker or their supervisor. Second, porting to another area can be a nightmare where you have no rental assistance for several months. Make sure the area you want to move to in NY is absorbing vouchers! If they say that they are “billing” instead, then you most likely won’t be able to port there since NY rent is more expensive than VA.

Usually when you give birth to a new baby, the housing authority will not grant you an extra bedroom until the child is a few years older. It all depends on where you live because some housing authorities have more funds. Also, some housing authorities, like Kern County (Bakersfield, CA) have recently made their policy more strict: Two children per room regardless of gender. In the past, boys and girls were given separate rooms.

From what I understand. The federal government goes by the two heartbeat per bedroom regardless of age gender or relationship

Yes as long as she was living in the house with you and was on your lease paper for section 8

Depending on if your state goes by the same rule, 2 heads per room except for head of household, you should qualify for a 3 bedroom. But in cases where the child is under 5 and has to be in the same room as head of household without a co-applicant, then it might just be a 2 bedroom. If you have a co-applicant, then it’ll be a 3 bedroom. If it’s allowed by your housing authority, you can get a larger unit as long as it doesn’t exceed your voucher amount. That’s something they don’t tell people.

Depending on the age of your sister, you would submit the same documents as you did and/or the same as your children. If she’s over 18, she would undergo a background check as well. You would need to have permission from your landlord stating that it’s ok to have your sister live there.

what state are you located in?

Hello. I wanted to share that I too just got my letter and my appt is Friday. I was on the wait list for 7yrs.

You will NOT be able to apply for a 3 br. Your 2 sons can share a room and your daughter can be in your room up until age 5. Adding a nephew that doesn’t live with you will result in fraud charges. You will minimally lose your housing and be homeless OR you COULD go to jail.

Yes, I was given a 2 bedroom voucher and I’ve been loving in a 3 bedroom for a year and before this apartment I lived in another 3 bedroom for 3 years As long as it’s in your price range they don’t mind

My son moved out I am now in 2bed room . I get disabled check for my health can I stay in a 2bed room ? Please let me know! He plans on coming home soon but not sure yet!

DEPENDING ON WHAT STATE YOU’RE IN THEY MAY GIVE YOU A 3 BEDROOM…THEY MAY SAY BABY GIRL CAN SHARE A ROOM WITH YOU UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPANION..THEY MAY PUT THE BOYS IN ONE ROOM…IT ALL DEPENDS BUT I’D GIVE YOU A 3 BDRM

Im not sure how they will figure out the bedroom size that your family qualifies for because technically only 2 out of your 5 children are required tonhave a bedroom by law. Ages 5 and under are not REQUIRED to have a bedroom. Plus they allow the living room to be utilized as sleeping space. So technically they COULD say your 2 oldest daughters get a bedroom, u, ur wife, &son get a bedroom, & 2 youngest girls can sleep in livingroom giving you a 2 bedroom. I doubt they would do that though. They will likely give u a 3 bedroom.

Just because they don’t consider certain rooms as bedrooms doesn’t mean you can’t use them as bedrooms. When you move in. Where you put your beds is your business!

Well Pattie your questions are rather confusing which likely 3xplains your caseworkers hesitation to assist. You state difficulty getting into the restroom and front door of the 1 brs you’ve looked at. Then you say “why can’t I just have a 2 br”? How would an additional bedroom help you in getting in or out? Have ypu considered attempting to get a smaller wheelchair or even a scooter?

the problem is many families get a one bedroom voucher for three people or a two bedroom voucher for children to share same bedroom regardless of age or gender, that can b a problem. Getting a larger place as long as the pmt std matches the voucher is difficult. That is the problem. It is not a renters market . Owners want the most they can get per bedroom.

Has nothing to do with father’s nor good times, each child is given a trust at birth, and used as surety for the government debt, by President Roosevelt’s treason & the government debt it is the government promise that they make provision for everyone’s needs, and proper shelter is one, the government is using these children, men and women without disclosure for debt they did not create, so it’s only fair.

House Joint Resolution 192 in 1933
Learn it, because yes we are entitled to proper housing
The trust is called C’ESTUI QUE VIE (ACT)
A child is given millions at birth & placed on the stock market every day
Long as you have a SSN corporation are dipping into you TDA (treasury direct account).
Humans need to be more humble to one another, and know they’re here to help one another, not hinder no one.

Very good!

Hey I see you just moved to Texas on Section 8 that’s cool I’m about to move to Section 8 pretty soon from California I’m getting a Section 8 voucher to my question is to you did they say that you can move anywhere in a year and why did they give you a two-bedroom voucher if you have 3 kids I have 3 kids also two boys and one girl

Yes u can port it

You typically cant port until AT LEAST 1 yr.

All paperwork needs to be completed AND approved prior to relocating. Its up to your doctors to decide if you need a live in aide.

They will downsize her voucher size. She will pay the difference in voucher according to the size of the apartment… plus her portion to stay in that unit unless she chooses to move with a lesser bedroom. Once you make 25.00 per hour they will count your income and hers and determine eligibility…If you move out you would need to request to be added into the household when you want to return… I would suggest go to school you do not need to move out to go to school and financial aid if you get it will need to be reported but it does not count toward your income… once you make 25 per hour ask what the household income is allowed and then determine u you want to move on your own or stay with mom.

My mom has section 8 and I live with her. Is it required that i have income to live with her if I am 22 and a full time student?

I have relocated from NYC to Bergen County, NJ a month ago and they have downsize me from a 2 bedroom to a 1 bedroom and I have a 12yr old son. Their reasoning is that the living room is considered a bedroom. Now they have cut me completely off stating that I am self -sufficient, yet after paying the $1500 rent and bills I am left with $68 a mth. How is that self sufficiency?? The system is trying to phase all participants out.

I would move. Maybe another nearby state or county will allow you to have a two bedroom. Here in MD a child of that age would have to have a separate room.

Danielle you may have to contact your caseworker.. They just told me that the government was cutting back and they are even reducing bedroom number..

Example: A mom and teenage son would only be eligible for a one bedroom which means somebody sleeping on the couch

As everything g rises ,.so will the participants portion.

Yes you can, wish more people were like you and thankful they have a place to stay, most people want to be greedy and want a bigger place when most of them don’t even work.

Some people are also DISABLED, from birth or whatever happened to them during life. The point is, not everyone can work, some people have to be on life saving machines their whole life, because of birth defects! Don’t assume everyone is greedy and doesn’t want to work. I would give anything to work and be normal. If I was normal, I would be one of those people working three jobs! or 18 hour days! Also, some people need more space for medical equipment! Assumptions are the worse things, I didn’t ask to be disabled, I was born this way! Thank God there is help, or I wouldn’t care to be here.

I have 3 bedrooms, it all depends on your situation. If you a single person, who is fine and dandy far as their health, and can work… you are eligible for 1 bedroom. If you are a single person like myself, but have multiple health problems brought on from birth, you can get 3 bedrooms or more. It all depends on how many people live with you, how many kids, genders of kids, and it can also depends on the county you live. If it’s a poor county, don’t expect miracles. The standard is, 2 adults, 1 bedroom. 2 adults 1 child, 2 bedrooms, 3 adults, 2 children same sex, 3 bedrooms. 3 adults, 2 children different sex, 4 bedroom. (some counties may put restrictions on these standards, though you can fight them if your determined, but if the county doesn’t have money to pay, you may be asked to limit your bedrooms or pay the higher difference). Many factors play into all this, so when looking, make sure your county isn’t one of the bankruptcy lists! If the state or county doesn’t have money, they aren’t going to have money to help you! No matter how bad your situation is.

I’m on sec8 and live upstairs..I’m disabled and found out there was a vacancy downstairs,asked the manager if I could move to the downstairs apartment and the OWNER SAID…NO…THAT HOUSING WOULDN’T PAY HIM WHAT HES ASKING FOR…(downstairs apartment more expensive).

Iam same way. Here in New Braunfels Tx

Have you found anything in New Braunfels? Im having the same trouble.

No you will not I have a mental disability and also have a 3yrd son my voucher is through my mental health and I have to wait till he’s 5 for a 2 bedroom

Yes check with your housing authority rules.

I know it seems rude, but according to the rules above, you qualify for a one bedroom (maybe 2) and you should be sleeping in the living room.

How long did it take you to receive it ?

I have not received it yet. I think my interview will take place next spring.

Unless you add them On to your section 8 you are in violation of hud guidelines and can lose your voucher i use to work for the section 8 program where i live

I add my cousin in my house already. So where should I go to to apply for a bigger, single family home please… thanks for your help..

Ok question? If I make 1200 a month and my full rent is 793 how much will section 8 have me pay a month

No

no you do not

You bedroom size Probably won’t go up because you have children that are the same gender but u can always look for an 3 bedroom apartment or house the your voucher covers the rent for

Sorry I read your questions to quick but yes u should be able to get a 3 bedroom due to the bug age difference

I have a two bedroom voucher with a 17 yr old son and 3 yr old daughter. San Diego County in California does not consider age or gender. Terrible 🙁

That is what they are doing now. Ask you worker if you qualify for a voucher increase otherwise they will not offer you one. Good luck.

I just looked it up and it says 2 people per bedroom if there the same sex they can’t expect a baby isn’t going to get sleep or your boys will be woken up by the boys so I’m pretty sure they can’t downsize you but Google the size limit of bedrooms for section 8

They shouldn’t be downsizing you. I came from PA to Orlando 5 yrs ago. I had 2 boys who are 4 yrs apart and a daughter who is 20 months younger than my then youngest son. You need to talk to your worker. Some workers will try to downsize you.

Every housing authority also has public housing for apartments or tosn house dwellings. You can apply for that too. Or I guess you get on a waiting list for section 8 unless youre living in substandard conditions. I think and not sure. Just call them.