Housing or Section 8, etc in the USA

[Jennifer J]

This site is extremely helpful.

HOW TO GET ON​

A self-advocacy guide for anyone who is homebound or bedbound in the US. Special focus on folks with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (sometimes called “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”).

https://howtogeton.wordpress.com/

Section 8 Guide for the Disabled and Plucky​

https://howtogeton.wordpress.com/20...hing-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-section-8/

 

[Nacht_Segler]

Is anyone in the US on SSDI and on Section 8 housing? I am really sick since Covid, CFS, Sjogrens and I know at some point I will have to go into Government housing. I want to get a head start on how to go about doing it.

The way I found, in my state (PA), at least, is to go through the Housing Authority. I actually did this to see if I qualified - and I do, but my landlord doesn't do HUD, so unfortunately I had to pass on the assistance (as much as I could use it since I pay all my rent out of my SSI). There were different types I was told about - there are the Rent Vouchers (which is where part of your rent is paid for - which is the one I qualified for), and then there is the low income housing units (one of which I used to live in back in the early 2000's and moved out of in the mid-2000's). The Housing Authority should be able to guide you through for your needs.

 

[Zebra]

Hi, @Nacht_Segler

It's the same here in California, at least in my county.

You can get either the Section 8 housing voucher that subsidizes your rent OR you can apply for Section 8 housing. The latter of which is often undesireble or downright dangerous.

The demand is so high, that neither option is available right now, but I did hear from a journalist that getting the rent-based voucher is only 50% of the struggle. The other 50% is finding a landlord that will actually accept it.

I learned that landlords are disinterested because the property has to be inspected and registered, etc. and most landlords are unwilling to do that. This strikes me as short-sighted on the landlord's part because Section 8 essentially guarantees that the rent will be paid, while some tenants often struggle to pay rent month to month and end up getting evicted.

It's amazing that you were able to get approved for this program, and I'm deeply sorry that your landlord won't participate.