Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Housing Choice Voucher program, commonly referred to as Section 8, is a program that provides rental assistance to families and individuals who find themselves at or below fifty percent of the county median income for their family size. Designed to provide long-term rental assistance, the program helps people rent from property owners on the private market. The program serves families with children, elderly and disabled individuals, as well as families with members who are disabled.

Participating families or individuals pay a portion of their monthly income toward their rent, with HASLO paying the balance directly to the property owner. There are limitations on the amount of rent a property owner can charge under the program, as well as limitation to the size of housing units a family may rent based on their family size, but the program allows lower income families the opportunity to rent decent, safe and adequate housing that may not be available to them otherwise.

The program includes an inspection process to insure that all properties rented under the program are safe for those living in them. The inspection process provides a benefit to both the property owner and the resident family, insuring that all properties under the program remain safe and well maintained. All applicants for the program are screened to insure that participants in the program are free from violence and drug related activities, guaranteeing that everyone can enjoy safe and healthy lives.