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The Section 8 program assists low-income households. The Housing Authority selects families/individuals who meet income and eligibility requirements. A participating family may choose to remain in the unit they are currently living in or move to a participating unit.
The Housing Authority calculates the amount of assistance each family receives. The level of assistance is based upon family size an income. A family is expected to pay approximately 30% of current income toward their rent. Each month the Housing Authority will make housing assistance payments directly to the landlord.
The tenant must pay all rent and utilities that are not covered by the contract. Because the family is receiving assistance, the rent burden should be reduced, enabling the family to pay rent more easily and on time.
A written lease for an initial term
of a minimum of one year is required.
The Housing Authority must review and approve the lease, or you may use
a standard lease provided by the Housing Authority.
Landlords are allowed to charge a security deposit of up to one month's rent.
The owner may terminate the lease unilaterally only if the tenant violates the lease, or for other good cause. The owner and the tenant can decide to mutually terminate the lease at any time. As a tenant you may terminate your lease by submitting a written 30 day notice to your landlord and the Housing Authority.
The owner may retain the assistance payment for the month that the tenant vacates. The owner may also retain the security deposit for the amount of the unpaid rent and damages caused by the tenant.