Section 8 House For Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance, in the form of Section 8 vouchers, to low-income families. The Section 8 vouchers are used to help the family pay for housing. Local public housing agencies (PHA) administer vouchers based on household income and family size and recipients are free to choose any housing that meets program requirements.

How does one qualify for Section 8?

To be eligible for Housing Choice in Rancho Santa Margarita, California you must:

1. Have low or very low income based on annual gross income; the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live.

2. Be in need of decent, safe, and/or sanitary housing.

3. The applicant must meet the documentation requirements of citizenship or eligible immigration status. Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for section 8 housing voucher assistance.

4. Anyone evicted from public housing for drug-related criminal activity are ineligible for assistance for at least 3 years from the date of the eviction.

5. Other factors: Local housing authorities may consider additional factors such as family size, disability status, and the local demand for housing vouchers when determining eligibility.

If you're on the hunt for a 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom house for rent in Charlotte, NC, Section 8 properties may be worth considering.

Section 8 Apartments

We have located 25 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

Salerno Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 10

Address :

501 Nightmist street,
Irvine, CA 92618.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 10
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Chelsea Investment Corporation
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cheri@chelseainvestco.com
  • Phone: 760-456-6000

Alicia Park Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 56

Address :

23681 CAMBRIDGE CIR,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 44
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 6

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • Alicia Park Apartments
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cglodney@gkind.com
  • Phone: 3102805084

Casas Del Rio

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 39

Address :

1740 E LA VETA AVE,
Orange, CA 92866.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 10
  • 1 Bedroom: 25
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,716.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Casas Del Rio
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: recinda@riversidecharitable.org
  • Phone: 714-803-8900

Community Garden Towers

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 292

Address :

3919 W Garden Grove Blvd,
Orange, CA 92868.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 292
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • COMMUNITY GARDEN PARTNERS, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mbarrett@lomco.com
  • Phone: 562-444-2440

Casa Ramon

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 75

Address :

840 W WALNUT AVE,
Orange, CA 92868.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 26
  • 2 Bedroom: 41
  • 3 Bedroom: 8
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • 840 W Walnut LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ohdc@ohdcorp.com
  • Phone: 714-771-1439

Casa De Seniors

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 72

Address :

105 AVENIDA PRESIDIO,
San Clemente, CA 92672.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 18
  • 1 Bedroom: 54
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,716.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • The Presidio, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jwebb@ahaccess.org
  • Phone: 949-253-3120

Harvard Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 100

Address :

50 Cornell Apt 21,
Irvine, CA 92612.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 25
  • 2 Bedroom: 53
  • 3 Bedroom: 15
  • 4 Bedroom: 7

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • Harvard Manor L.P.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: hudproperties@mosscompany.com
  • Phone: 818.990.5999

Friendly Center

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 8

Address :

451 N Lemon St,
Orange, CA 92866.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 3
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 1
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Friendly Center, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cathy@friendlycenter.org
  • Phone: 7147715300

Lakeview Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 64

Address :

32211 Riverside Dr,
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 16
  • 2 Bedroom: 32
  • 3 Bedroom: 16
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,202.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,509.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,065.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • PC CA Lakeview II, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: origgs@peakcapitalpartners.com
  • Phone: 801-890-4207

Access Irvine, Inc.

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 39

Address :

3773 UNIVERSITY DR,
Irvine, CA 92612.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 35
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Access Irvine, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: darla.huttinger@csi.coop
  • Phone: 6265998464

Rancho Niguel

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 51

Address :

25952 VIA LOMAS,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 40
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 5

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • Rancho Niguel Partners, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: lisa.parmley@fpimgt.com
  • Phone: 714-662-5565 X 130

Rancho Moulton

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 51

Address :

25952 VIA LOMAS,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 40
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 5

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • Rancho Moulton, Limited
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: tomstellar@me.com
  • Phone: 530 745-6170

Orchard Park Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 59

Address :

50 TAROCCO ST,
Irvine, CA 92618.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 47
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 6

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • The Irvine Company LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bbreton@irvinecompany.com
  • Phone: 9497205231

Tustin Gardens

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 100

Address :

275 E 6th St,
Tustin, CA 92780.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 100
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • TUSTIN GARDENS, a California Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cglodney@gkind.com
  • Phone: 3102805084

Vista Aliso

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 70

Address :

21544 WESLEY DRIVE,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 18
  • 1 Bedroom: 52
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,716.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • National Church Residences of Laguna Beach CA
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jsimenton@nationalchurchresidences.org
  • Phone: 614-451-2151

Village La Paz

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 100

Address :

24275 Avenida Breve,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 80
  • 3 Bedroom: 12
  • 4 Bedroom: 8

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • Village La Paz L.P.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jsales@21alphagroup.com
  • Phone: 818.990.5999

Sutton Irvine Residences

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 9

Address :

4251 Margarita St,
Irvine, CA 92604.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 9
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • SUTTON IRVINE RESIDENCE, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: dflores@suttonfoundation.inc
  • Phone: 7149780365

The Parklands

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 120

Address :

1 MONROE,
Irvine, CA 92620.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 20
  • 2 Bedroom: 92
  • 3 Bedroom: 8
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • The Irvine Company LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jmatsuki@irvinecompany.com
  • Phone: 9497205231

Triangle Terrace

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 75

Address :

555 S SHAFFER ST,
Orange, CA 92866.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 19
  • 1 Bedroom: 56
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,716.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Triangle Terrace Affordable, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: barbvurgun@reinercommunities.com
  • Phone: 949-753-0555

Woodbridge Villas

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 60

Address :

10 Thunder Run #30,
Irvine, CA 92614.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 48
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 6

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • The Irvine Company LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bbreton@irvinecompany.com
  • Phone: 9497205231

Windwood Knoll

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 60

Address :

2 FLAGSTONE,
Irvine, CA 92606.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 48
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 6

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $3,674.00

Owner Name :

  • The Irvine Company LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bbreton@irvinecompany.com
  • Phone: 9497205231

Woodbridge Oaks

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 120

Address :

1 Knollglen,
Irvine, CA 92614.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 96
  • 3 Bedroom: 24
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $3,178.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • The Irvine Company LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bbreton@irvinecompany.com
  • Phone: 9497205231

Hagan Place

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 24

Address :

383 THIRD ST.,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 24
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • AFFORDABLE HSG PROJ ORANGE CTY
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: gianna@solari-ent.com
  • Phone: (714) 282-2520

Woodbridge Manor I, Ii & Iii

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 100

Address :

27 Lake Road,
Irvine, CA 92604.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 100
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Woodbridge Manor, L.P.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mshepstone@lomco.com
  • Phone: 562-444-2440

Villa Hermosa

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 23

Address :

14501 Harvard Ave,
Irvine, CA 92606.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 14
  • 2 Bedroom: 9
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,905.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $2,324.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Villa Hermosa Irvine formerly Ability First Apartments Irvine
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: swittwer@themonfricgroup.com
  • Phone: 970-434-9719

Steps to Get Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

1. Find Public Housing Agency (PHA) in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

The Public Housing Voucher is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is administered by local PHAs. Your public housing agency in Rancho Santa Margarita, California can help you find and afford low-income housing

2. Determine if you are eligible.

Applicant eligibility is based on both the family size and the total annual gross income. In general, the income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s Federal Poverty Limit.

Section 8 is only available to US citizens and certain categories of legal immigration status. The public housing agency(PHA) in Rancho Santa Margarita, California will help determine if you are eligible for Section 8 Housing.

Public Housing Agencies(PHA) are required to distribute 75% of vouchers to applicants whose income is less than 30% of the median county income

3. Get Section 8 Applications

Housing section 8 applications in Rancho Santa Margarita, California are free. It may be available online, by mail or at the Orange county housing authority office.

4. Apply for Section 8

Applying for the section 8 is a fairly easy process. During the application process, the PHA will collect information on

  • Family Income
  • Total Assets
  • Family Size

The Public Housing Authority will do income verification and identity verification to check your eligibility. They will verify this information with other local agencies, your employer and bank and determine the amount of the housing assistance payment against section 8 housing list.

5. Find out Section 8 Waiting List in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

If the Housing Authority determines that your family is eligible, you will be put on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the PHA will contact you and issue to you a payment voucher.

PHAs may give a preference to a family who is

  • 1. Homeless or living in substandard housing
  • 2. Paying more than 50% of its income for rent
  • 3. Involuntarily displaced.

If there is a high demand, remaining eligible section 8 applications are picked based on random lottery. The PHA must provide reasoning for rejection. If an applicants is not happy with rejection can request an informal review.

6. Find Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

The section 8 housing choice voucher program allows applicant to pick eligible house or apartment that accept section 8 unit based on family size. Tenants will typically pay 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent.

Once individual find a house or an apartment that accepts housing vouchers it must pass physical inspection. A housing voucher payment goes direct to landlord to pay for the section 8 rental house.

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is section 8 housing?

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

2. What is a housing voucher

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD define income as

  • The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
  • The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
  • the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.

5. how to get section 8 immediately?

There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?

When a PHA in Rancho Santa Margarita, California issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.