Hud

Stormycoon · 06-29-2012, 12:22 AM

Anyone ever pursue HUD housing in their area and qualify?? Its like super low income housing...but long waiting list..probably just a shotty little apartment..

SCI-Nurse · 06-29-2012, 05:59 AM

I assume you are talking about Section 8 housing. In many areas, there are long waiting list to get this. Generally there is a local agency which coordinates applications (if they are even taking applications). They usually do not assign you to a specific house or apartment. You are notified if you come to the top of the list, and then have a deadline to find an Section 8 approved place to live. Some are apartments, some houses or duplexes or even rental condos. If you do not take action and find the place within the deadline time, you loose your spot and must go to the end of the list again. Generally houses or larger apartments are only approved for Section 8 recipients who have eligible family members living with them. Section 8 rental rates are usually approximately 1/3 of your total monthly income.

Section 8 housing is generally also available for rent by non-Section 8 renters as well. The landlord must be willing to accept the Section 8 rental rate, and there are standards for accessibility and other requirements that must be met. It is often very difficult to find Section 8 housing that will allow pets. To qualify for Section 8 funding, you must also not have felony convictions on your record.

In my area, the local ILC is the best source of information about Section 8 housing for people with disabilities.

(KLD)

crypticgimp · 06-29-2012, 06:09 AM

yes i live in HUD housing, different from section 8, and it isnt a shoddy place but not the greatest either. it's clean, 680sq ft, 1mile from school and i can afford it. it's also in a safe neighborhood.

ancientgimp · 06-29-2012, 08:09 AM

Don't let the long waiting list deter you. Lots of people drop off when their name comes up because they have already found alternative housing. Suggest you get on list, try to tour all the Section 8 housing in advance so you will be ready when your name comes up. I have seen people on alleged year long waiting lists come to the top in 3 months because of all of those ahead of them declining.

grommet · 06-29-2012, 08:26 PM

I live in HUD subsidized privately owned housing. Very nice. The waiting lists can be long, I waited a few years but get on every list you can, nothing to lose and eventually a place will come up. Get housing covered and everything else seems possible.

november · 06-30-2012, 01:29 AM

It depends on the location what the wait list may be. When first injured and living in Oregon I applied with HUD and was told there was a long list. My name was pulled and I received a call within a few weeks. I found a privately owned complex that agreed to take my voucher. It was decent, not bad at all. Apply asap.

Sue Pendleton · 07-03-2012, 10:54 PM

http://www.nedcocdc.org/hoyop.html

This is for an area in Oregon. There used to be a program at the federal level called A Home of Tour Own (HOYO). It was for a way for people with disabilities to buy their own place with special mortgages. A friend of mine bought her own house in Idaho with 1% down and a bit of help on closing costs from a government agency. Might check with your ILC about this too. If you have a steady job many condos and small houses are as cheap as rent and the interest is all deductible.

06-29-2012, 12:22 AM	#1
Stormycoon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: B-vILLE Oregon Posts: 270	Hud Anyone ever pursue HUD housing in their area and qualify?? Its like super low income housing...but long waiting list..probably just a shotty little apartment.. __________________ I am not your rolling wheels I am the highway I am not your carpet ride I am the sky I am not your blowing wind I am the lightning I am not your autumn moon I am the night, the night..

06-29-2012, 06:09 AM	#3
crypticgimp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,535	yes i live in HUD housing, different from section 8, and it isnt a shoddy place but not the greatest either. it's clean, 680sq ft, 1mile from school and i can afford it. it's also in a safe neighborhood. __________________ "Smells like death in a bucket of chicken!" http://www.elportavoz.com/

06-30-2012, 01:29 AM	#6
november Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,198	It depends on the location what the wait list may be. When first injured and living in Oregon I applied with HUD and was told there was a long list. My name was pulled and I received a call within a few weeks. I found a privately owned complex that agreed to take my voucher. It was decent, not bad at all. Apply asap. __________________ Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know that, so it goes on flying anyways--Mary Kay Ash

07-03-2012, 10:54 PM	#7
Sue Pendleton Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 9,112	http://www.nedcocdc.org/hoyop.html This is for an area in Oregon. There used to be a program at the federal level called A Home of Tour Own (HOYO). It was for a way for people with disabilities to buy their own place with special mortgages. A friend of mine bought her own house in Idaho with 1% down and a bit of help on closing costs from a government agency. Might check with your ILC about this too. If you have a steady job many condos and small houses are as cheap as rent and the interest is all deductible. __________________ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." Disclaimer: Answers, suggestions, and/or comments do not constitute medical advice expressed or implied and are based solely on my experiences as a SCI patient. Please consult your attending physician for medical advise and treatment. In the event of a medical emergency please call 911.

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06-29-2012, 05:59 AM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,344	I assume you are talking about Section 8 housing. In many areas, there are long waiting list to get this. Generally there is a local agency which coordinates applications (if they are even taking applications). They usually do not assign you to a specific house or apartment. You are notified if you come to the top of the list, and then have a deadline to find an Section 8 approved place to live. Some are apartments, some houses or duplexes or even rental condos. If you do not take action and find the place within the deadline time, you loose your spot and must go to the end of the list again. Generally houses or larger apartments are only approved for Section 8 recipients who have eligible family members living with them. Section 8 rental rates are usually approximately 1/3 of your total monthly income. Section 8 housing is generally also available for rent by non-Section 8 renters as well. The landlord must be willing to accept the Section 8 rental rate, and there are standards for accessibility and other requirements that must be met. It is often very difficult to find Section 8 housing that will allow pets. To qualify for Section 8 funding, you must also not have felony convictions on your record. In my area, the local ILC is the best source of information about Section 8 housing for people with disabilities. (KLD)

06-29-2012, 08:09 AM	#4
ancientgimp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,049	Don't let the long waiting list deter you. Lots of people drop off when their name comes up because they have already found alternative housing. Suggest you get on list, try to tour all the Section 8 housing in advance so you will be ready when your name comes up. I have seen people on alleged year long waiting lists come to the top in 3 months because of all of those ahead of them declining.

06-29-2012, 08:26 PM	#5
grommet Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,834	I live in HUD subsidized privately owned housing. Very nice. The waiting lists can be long, I waited a few years but get on every list you can, nothing to lose and eventually a place will come up. Get housing covered and everything else seems possible.