Top questions for renters about the section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) program
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Am I eligible for Section 8?
What is a section 8 voucher?
How do I apply for section 8?
How long is the wait to get a section 8 voucher?
I can't find a rental for my expiring voucher: what are my options?
How do I port my voucher to another location?
What if a family moves? Do they lose their Section 8 voucher?
Are program participants allowed to rent furnished apartments?
How does Housing Choice Voucher Program work?
Are property owners required to accept pets through the Section 8 program?
How do I update changes made to my Housing Voucher application?
Are Owner/Managers obligated to lease units to people who have Section 8 vouchers?
Can property owners treat Section 8 program participants differently than other prospective renters?
What is a Waiting List?
What are waiting list preferences?
How do I update my application?
What if my application was removed from the section 8 waiting list?
How do I check my status on the section 8 waiting list?
What are waiting list preferences and how do they affect me?
Can I apply to multiple waiting lists?
How do I apply to a Waiting List?
What should I do while I wait?