Section 8 Rental Assistance Program

The Section 8 Program provides rental assistance for low income households who live in privately owned housing.  This permits families more freedom in choosing units.  The rent charged must be comparable to unassisted units in the area.

With a Section 8 Voucher, the family pays a portion of rent based on approximately 30% of their monthly household income.  The family is responsible to pay this determined portion directly to the landlord.  If the family selects a rental unit that is higher in price than the approved payment standard, the family must pay the difference up to 40% of their monthly income.