Special types of housing
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Last updated 06/23/2023Owners receive federal tax credit if they rent a percentage of apartments to low-income tenants. Eligibility is determined through annual income reexaminations, and rent increases require approval. Owners cannot refuse tenants with Section 8 vouchers, and lease termination requires valid reasons.
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Last updated 06/23/2023Mixed finance public housing involves privately-owned units operated as public housing through an agreement. Tenants sign a standard lease with a public housing addendum, giving them the same rights as traditional public housing tenants.
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Last updated 06/23/2023Privately owned apartment owners receive funds from HUD to lower the rent for low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. The rent subsidy is tied to the unit, and while some units have fixed rental amounts, others adjust based on income. There are annual reexaminations to determine eligibility and recalculate rent. Tenants should report any changes in income or family size. Repairs should be reported to the landlord, and if termination of the lease is desired, the landlord must provide a written notice and allow for a discussion with the tenant.
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Last updated 06/23/2023The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program allows housing authorities to allocate a portion of their voucher funds for long-term contracts with landlords. Families referred by the housing authority can fill vacant units, and their rent assistance is determined based on their income.
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Last updated 06/23/2023Public housing is affordable rental housing owned and operated by a housing authority. Tenants pay rent based on their income and family size. They must report any changes in income and family makeup and have the right to a hearing if any issues arise. The housing authority can end the lease only with a valid reason.
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Last updated 06/23/2023Section 8 housing choice vouchers help low-income families pay their rent. To get a voucher, you need to fill out an application and meet certain requirements. Once approved, you can find a suitable place to live, and the housing authority will help pay the rent. If there are any problems with your home, you can ask the landlord or the housing authority for help. Remember to report any changes in your income or family size.
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Last updated 06/23/2023The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides legal protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, for those living in federally subsidized housing.