Articles

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Feb 17, 2023

Applying for a Section 8 housing voucher can be an intimidating process. Before taking the plunge, there is much to know and understand, such as income limits, eligibility requirements, the appli...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: Jan 09, 2023

A group of civil rights activists in California recently filed a lawsuit against two landlords in Sacramento, claiming that they illegally treated a woman who was paying her rent through a Section 8 voucher...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: Jan 03, 2023

Did you know that some Americans don't have adequate housing? That's why the government created section 8 housing vouchers to help low-income families find affordable housing. If you're curious...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: Dec 27, 2022

According to available federal data on welfare programs, Section 8 is one of the largest assistance programs in America yet also remains one of its most underfunded. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (H...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: Dec 21, 2022

Started around a hundred years ago by the federal government, Section 8 is a housing assistance program that falls under the control of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). On paper, Sectio...

• Author: Jorge Garcia
• Posted: Dec 16, 2022

Section 8 might be one of the most popular assistance programs offered in America, but it's also one of the most prone to fraud and failure. The program has been around for a century now, and it's operated by t...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: Dec 08, 2022

If you're looking for affordable housing, consider Section 8, a government initiative that helps low-income families find affordable housing. For the last few decades, the program has been helping millions of people find safe ...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: Nov 22, 2022

Section 8 is one of the federal government's more well-known programs, while also being one of the most under-performing. The federal government funds Section 8 through the Department of Housing and Urban Developm...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Section 8 provides a safety net for individuals who struggle to pay rent. The program subsidizes the cost of rent for eligible households, helping families find and maintain affordable housing. In addition, it prevents homele...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: Nov 08, 2022

Unfortunately for the poorest Americans out there who need housing, the only news about Section 8 for the longest time has been bad news. A few weeks ago, it was reported that Los Angeles would expand its Section...