HUD used its funding from the 2006 Housing Act (PL109-162) to launch several pilot programs around the country based on market-rate rent requirements.
Their goal was to get more landlords to accept housing voucher tenants, and the results were promising. These programs encourage private housing associations and non-profit groups to set aside affordable units for voucher tenants.
One such program is called Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). This was created in 2012 and helps funding organizations turn old or unused properties into funding opportunities for developers who provide affordable homes.
Another similar program to section 8 housing assistance is HOME Investment Partnership, which has been around since 1992. It makes funds available to local communities at lower interest rates than what’s typically available on the market.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) also made funds available for rental assistance programs that focused primarily on providing job training, employment help and long-term employment services.
These three programs were intended to help move people off of housing assistance onto something more sustainable.
Section 8 for Mobile Homes is just one example of the Housing Choice Vouchers that are available in most states today. They can also be used to rent an apartment or even house, assuming you meet all the program’s qualifications.
If your income falls below 50% of area median income (AMI) then no matter how much debt you have or what type of living arrangement you have right now, there may be housing assistance available for you.
You qualify if your annual household income is $17,500 or less, and this includes rent paid by anyone else who lives with you such as children.