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Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Section 8 waiting list is open |
SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) The purpose of the Section 8 HCV program is to provide rental assistance to eligible low income individuals and families according to HUD rules and regulations. The Section 8 HCV programs lessens the burden on the family’s budget for housing costs and allows greater choice in selecting a rental unit. The program works off of a waiting list. When the family’s name reaches the top of the waiting list and is determined eligible for the program they will be offered a Section 8 HCV. When the family finds suitable housing the SCMMCHRA will enter into a contract with the owner of the rental housing and the family will sign a lease with the owner of the rental housing. Program participants pay about 30% to 40% of their gross income (income before taxes) for rent. The SCMMCHRA pays the difference. The owner of the rental unit, not the HRA, must approve the voucher holder as a renter. The HRA will make payments to the landlord for as long as the family is eligible and the housing unit qualifies under the program rules and regulations. The SCMMCHRA does not have any funds available to help pay security deposits. The tenant must pay their own security deposit. To request more information or to apply for the Section 8 HCV program, contact the SCMMCHRA office at
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