Section 8 Updates, Information, and Guides

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How the new HUD Administration and Fair Housing Policies affect you?The new HUD administration is making big moves in fair housing policies, and these changes could dir...

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Section 202 Housing for Seniors: What It Is and How It’s ChangingDiscover how Section 202 housing provides affordable and supportive living options for low-income se...

SHOP Program: Making Homeownership AffordableDiscover the HUD Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP): an affordable pathway to homeow...

Section 8 Application Denied? Here's What to DoDenied Section 8? Don’t give up! Learn why applications get denied, how to appeal, and tips to impro...

Homelessness Rises by 18%: Get Help Faster with New ProgramsLearn about the 18% rise in US homelessness and discover new government programs offering faster hou...

A man finds the right home for him using his Housing Voucher.

How to Find the RIGHT Home with Section 8Make Your Section 8 Work for You! Here's our Tips to Find the Perfect Home with your approved Housin...

A family moves into their new home from Habitat for Humanity

Building Your Own Home with Habitat for Humanity: How to do it!How Habitat for Humanity Can Turn Your Dream of Homeownership into Reality! Read more inside......

A couple files paperwork for their PHA pre-application.

Don't Forget your PHA Pre-Application! How to do it PerfectlyUnlock Your Affordable Housing Options: A Step-by-Step Guide to Pre-Applications...

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Building Credit for Section 8 Housing: What You NEED to KnowWant Section 8 Housing? Here’s How to Build the Credit Score You Need to make sure you can get landl...

A family gets keys to their new house that they have chosen to rent to own.

Rent-to-Own: The Affordable Path to Homeownership You Didn’t Know AboutTired of Renting? Start owning your own home with a Rent-to-Own Agreement! We're here to break down ...

A couple checking their credit score so they are eligible for housing

Don’t Let Your Credit Score Ruin Your Section 8 Chances!Did you know bad credit can cost you your Section 8 Voucher? Learn how to make sure you're housing e...

A woman stands in front of her new house she purchased with Section 8

Use Section 8 to Buy a Home! Here's How...Did you know that you can use Section 8 to purchase your own home? You Can! And here's the complete ...

A man holds an expired section 8 voucher that he wanted to use

Half of Section 8 Vouchers Go Unused. Learn How to Use Yours! Ready for your Housing? Learn how to maximize your chances of using a Section 8 voucher before it ex...

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Interview With a Section 8 LandlordWe sit down with a Section 8 Landlord to get the inside scoop on how to improve your chances on gett...

A landlord accepting a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

How to Find Landlords That Accept Section 8 VouchersStruggling to find Section 8 landlords? Our step-by-step guide helps you secure safe, affordable hou...

Non-Profits providing free and affordable housing to people who need it

The Top Housing Non-Profits: Get the Help You NeedDiscover top housing nonprofits that offer essential support and resources for affordable housing. G...

A happy community full of affordable section 8 housing

Section 8 Housing: Building Better NeighborhoodsLearn how Section 8 housing is transforming communities and creating better neighborhoods through af...

FAQs for Section 8 Affordable Housing

Housing Resources: Frequently Asked QuestionsGet answers to your top housing questions with our comprehensive FAQ on housing resources and Sectio...

A veteran receives his HUD-VASH program benefits

The HUD-VASH Program: Help for VeteransLearn about the HUD-VASH program and how it helps veterans secure housing and essential services. Fi...

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Getting Access to Section 8 For ImmigrantsDiscover the steps for immigrants to qualify for Section 8 housing assistance. Find essential tips a...