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What is the step-by-step procedure for the Section 8 Program?

April 26, 2017procedure program section step-by-step

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What is the step-by-step procedure for the Section 8 Program?

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The step-by-step procedure is as follows: 1) The applicant applies for Section 8 when the waiting list is open. 2) The applicant’s name comes to the top of the waiting list. 3) The local Housing Authority (HA) determines if the applicant is eligible for the program. 4) The applicant is issued a Voucher and a Request For Assisted Tenancy (RFAT) form. 5) The voucher holder looks for housing within the area for 60 to 120 days. 6) The voucher holder finds a unit on the private market to rent. 7) The property owner/manager of the unit screens the applicant for suitability as tenant (The HA does not screen for tenant suitability.) 8) The property owner/manager and the voucher holder complete the RFAT form and return it to the HA. 9) The HA inspects the unit according to Housing Quality Standards. 10) The HA passes and approves the unit or notes needed repair items. 11) The HA negotiates rent based on Rent Reasonableness. 12) The HA enters into a contract with the property owner/manager of th