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Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements and waiting list conditions.
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The Housing Choice Voucher Program, often referred to as Section 8, is the federal government's' primary program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants can choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and are not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements and waiting list conditions.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements and waiting list conditions.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements and waiting list conditions.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements and waiting list conditions.
Accepting applications for anyone who meets income eligibility requirements.
If you are not eligible for these programs, you can learn more about other programs that South Portland Housing Authority provides. Also review housing assistance FAQs.
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To begin, you'll need to create a profile on AffordableHousing.com. Then, you can use our common application to apply to multiple housing assistance programs and naturally occurring affordable housing listings across the country. This one-time application requires you to provide detailed information about your household, income, and current living situation. Our system will then keep you in the loop for any open waiting lists or available properties that match your criteria.
Our common application is a streamlined process designed to save you time and effort. Instead of filling out multiple applications for different housing programs and properties, you only complete one comprehensive form. This form is then used to apply for a variety of housing assistance programs and rental opportunities within our extensive network of over 700 housing agencies.
AffordableHousing.com has the most extensive inventory of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) online. These are properties that are priced at rates affordable to lower or moderate-income families but are not limited by waiting lists, meaning they are available immediately to the general marketplace.
Once your application is submitted, it moves from the applied to waiting status for housing assistance programs. For immediate rental listings, you'll be directly connected with landlords. Additionally, we will keep you informed about new housing opportunities as they arise, ensuring you don't miss out on any potential homes.
Wait times can vary significantly due to demand, available funding, and turnover rates in existing housing assistance programs. While some applicants may face extended wait times, our system is designed to alert you to new openings or programs, potentially reducing the time spent on waiting lists.
A Section 8 waiting list is used by your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to manage the queue of applicants for housing choice vouchers, which are used to subsidize rent in the private market. Placement on this list means you're in line to receive a voucher as soon as one becomes available and you're deemed eligible.
While you are on a waiting list, make sure to keep your contact information and family details up to date with each housing agency you've applied to. Stay active on AffordableHousing.com to explore immediate rental opportunities and consider applying to multiple waiting lists if available, to maximize your chances of securing housing.
Some waiting lists have preferences or priorities that might apply to your situation, such as being a veteran, experiencing homelessness, or living in substandard housing. Ensure that you've provided complete and accurate information about such circumstances in your application to potentially move up the list more quickly.
Yes, you will be notified by the housing agency managing the waiting list when you reach the top. It is crucial to keep your contact information up to date to ensure you receive these notifications. Additionally, AffordableHousing.com will alert you about new housing opportunities that you may qualify for based on the preferences and information in your profile.
It's important to report any changes in your income or family situation to the housing agencies where you've applied as soon as possible. Changes can affect your eligibility or priority status on the waiting list.
A waiting list lottery and a first-come, first-served (FIFO) system with preferences are two different methods used to manage the placement of applicants on waiting lists for housing assistance.
Waiting List Lottery:
In a lottery system, once the application period closes, all applicants are randomly assigned a number, and this number determines their position on the waiting list. This approach is designed to give all applicants an equal chance of being selected regardless of when they applied during the application period. It's often used when there is a large number of applicants and limited resources available.
First-Come, First-Served with Preferences:
A first-come, first-served system prioritizes applicants based on the date and time their complete application was received. However, this system is modified by "preferences" which can move applicants up on the list. Preferences are typically given for urgent housing needs, such as homelessness, displacement by natural disaster, or to populations like veterans or the elderly. If you qualify for one or more preferences, you could be placed higher on the list, even if others applied before you.
Both systems are used to manage waiting lists fairly, but they operate differently. A lottery is more random and does not consider when an application was submitted, whereas the FIFO with preferences system is more time-sensitive and structured to prioritize those with more urgent housing needs.
Remember, AffordableHousing.com is here to support your journey towards securing affordable housing. If you have any more questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team.
There are many ways that South Portland Housing Authority name provides assistance for people in need in our area. South Portland Housing Authority mostly administer housing programs funded by the U.S. Department of HUD, typically Federal Public Housing units and Section 8 Vouchers. PHAs may also administer state-funded programs as well as other programs funded locally. Explore more programs offered by South Portland Housing Authority on their website, which may not be listed listed here.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, often referred to as Section 8, is the federal government's primary program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants can choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and are not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
The Housing Agency calculates your subsidy based on 30% of your monthly adjusted income, covering the difference between this amount and the Payment Standard directly to the owner. Your share od rent may exceed 30% but not surpass 40% of your monthly adjusted income when moving to a new unit. After the initial lease term, the landlord may increase the rent, subject to a rent reasonableness test by the Housing Agency. Proposed rent amounts, Payment Standards, and Utility Allowances are subject to change, and the Housing Agency’s verified income determines your subsidy.
HUD sets income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs including Public Housing, Section 8 project-based, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 202 housing for the elderly, and Section 811 housing for persons with disabilities programs.
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The Fair Housing Act, established in 1968, bans housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status in the United States. It ensures equal housing opportunities for everyone.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General safeguard HUD’s programs from fraud, waste, and abuse. They offer vital resources to thwart scams and fraudulent activities, including a fraud prevention hotline.
South Portland Housing Authority and AffordableHousing.com have partnered to connect renters to government assistance programs and owners to reliable renters. As a property owner with South Portland Housing Authority, access renter applications and scores, manage leases and more AffordableHousing.com - your #1 affordable housing resource.
Partnering with South Portland Housing Authority and AffordableHousing.com ensures reliable rental income, with South Portland Housing Authority guaranteeing a portion of the rent for consistent payments.
You have the freedom to select tenants just as you would in the private market. Select the best tenant using renter scores. This gives you control and flexibility in choosing responsible tenants.
If you're unsure how much rent to charge, get Rent Reasonableness reports with local comparables and price at market value.
The rent for Section 8 properties is determined by South Portland Housing Authority based on two primary factors: Rent Reasonableness and Voucher Eligibility.
This is calculated by comparing your unit with similar units in your locality.
This ensures that the rent is affordable for the tenant. Section 8 tenants shouldn't spend more than 40% of their income on rent and utilities.
Enter your address and get an instant rent estimate. Use if you are considering participation in the Section 8 program.
Use Rent Estimator Use Rent EstimatorShare information about comparable rentals in your area to support your asking rent. Use during the rent determination process with your Housing Authority.
Add comparables Add comparablesAccepting Section 8 vouchers can have several benefits for property owners, including:
When conducting inspections, the housing authority will follow a checklist like this one. Units are required to meet criteria like:
Voucher eligibility, found in every AffordableHousing.com premium pre-screening application, is determined by calculating the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). The HAP is based on several factors, including family income, family size, and local housing agency payment standards (or local market conditions), the cost of utilities, your requested rent, and more.
Below is a step-by-step explanation of how AffordableHousing.com displays HAP and Section 8 Voucher eligibility in the pre-screening application.
Voucher Status: The pre-screening application clearly lets you know when an applicant has a Section 8 voucher. A section 8 logo will only appear next to applicants with vouchers.
Voucher Size: Section 8 vouchers are bedroom specific. The voucher size represents the number of bedrooms the applicant is eligible for. In some circumstances a voucher holder can rent a property with more bedrooms than their allotted voucher size. However, the reverse is rarely true. The applicant’s renter score will take these factors into consideration. If an applicant is not eligible for your property because of a voucher/bedroom size mismatch, they will have a significantly lower renter score.
Eligibility Determination: pre-screening applications use simple red, yellow, and green color codes to represent whether or not a voucher holder meets the necessary section 8 eligibility requirements to rent your property. It is important to note that eligibility requirements do not apply to lease renewals, they are relevant only to new leases.
Who Pays How Much: this section breaks down the Housing Agency's portion of the rent versus the prospective tenant’s portion of the rent. These amounts use your listings’ asking rent and information provided in the pre-screening application to determine the HAP, so they may vary from property to property and from applicant to applicant.
Trying to understand if a voucher holder is eligible to lease your property can be a confusing and cumbersome process. Making this determination early in the leasing process is critical to saving owners time and headaches.
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South Portland Housing Authority provides stable, quality affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families throughout the local community. Through the provision of public housing apartments and the management of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, South Portland Housing Authority serves more than 389 low-income families and individuals, while supporting healthy communities.
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The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This partnership streamlines the application process for a Section 8 Voucher. Applicants submit one application to the centralized waiting list on AffordableHousing.com. Each application is then available to all participating housing agencies. Each agency selects participants to their Section 8 Voucher Program from the centralized waiting list in accordance with their local policies.
You may be eligible for this program waiting list if your gross family income is below the maximum total income limit for your family size.
In general, a family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. Median income levels are published by HUD and vary by location so you may be eligible at one Housing Agency, but not at another.
South Portland Housing Authority may have certain conditions and income limits that need to be met to be eligible. Unfortunately we don't have this information to share at this time. Please contact South Portland Housing Authority for details