Public housing agencies determine eligibility for Section 8 vouchers based on a household's income and the number of family members living in the home. The rental assis… See more

Low-income individuals and families have a choice in housing. Once the PHA selects someone for the federal housing program, they select the type of rental that best meets thei… See more

Once you've been approved for the program, the next step is to find houses and apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers. And, this is tough, depending on where you l… See more

Section 8 allows private landlords to accept housing vouchers and rent to low-income people at a fair market rate. The PHA signs a lease with private landlords and pays a piece of th… See more

Not all private landlords accept Section 8. Many apartments and houses around the country will accept Section 8 — as long as they meet the federal government's rules and regulat… See more