Applications are filed in chronological order by date and time of receipt. The Housing Authority and the landlord sign a 15-year contract. The Housing Authority then refers income-qualified applicants off the waiting list to the landlord. Rental assistance remains with the unit under this program. When a contract expires, the number of units under the expiring contract becomes Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Tenant rent is based upon income.
The Housing Authority pays the difference between the family's portion of rent and the contract rent to the owner. Eligible applicants are placed on a waiting list. Applications are filed in chronological order by date and time of receipt. The Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation waiting list is generally longer than others due to the limited number of assisted units. Waiting time varies from 12 to over 24 months based on the turnover rate and location of the unit.