PHA Establishes Second Chance Program for Returning Citizens

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In June 2011, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urged housing authorities to provide returning citizens with a second chance to become productive members of society under the Second Chance Act of 2007.  PHA's new Second Chance program is intended to address the housing barriers returning citizens face after incarceration. The new program will provide 10 Housing Choice vouchers for applicants who are in good standing in the federal Supervision to Aid Reentry (STAR) Program and Mayor Nutter's Office of Re-Integration Services (RISE) Program.

Federal Judge Timothy Rice, who helps administer the STAR program, told the PHA Board that everyone who benefits from the program is a City of Philadelphia resident. He also stated that participants in the Second Chance program are monitored very closely. “The program is based on having people come in to meet with you . . . every two weeks. They’re intensely monitored by U.S. probation and we provide not only counseling and encouragement, but also tangible assistance such as job placement, job training, and assistance with various programs,” Rice said. “It’s a basic fact of human dignity that everyone deserves their own place.” The judge noted that this innovative program has been hugely successful. About half of the people on federal parole have it revoked. Last year, 100 former inmates graduated from the STAR program and lowered the City’s recidivism rate from 18 percent to 14 percent. The federal court in Philadelphia is one of the first jurisdictions in the U.S. to run a specialty court geared toward the reentry of former inmates. The STAR program was founded in 2007 with the goal of decreasing the rate of violent crime in Philadelphia. 

See more at: http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2013/11/08/pha-establishes-second-chance-program-for-returning-citizens-ID0717.html#sthash.1DipifO1.dpuf

HACN opens wait list for Delaware, Muskogee and Rogers counties

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The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation will temporarily open waiting list  in Delaware, Muskogee and Rogers counties. The waiting list will be open in those counties one day only, or until the first 25 applicants are filled. 

For more information, call the HACN at 918-456-5482.

HACC is now taking wait-list applications

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income families in the private rental market through the Housing Assistance Payments Program. This program is a win-win for both the landlords and the tenants. Landlords still have the ability to choose their tenants, but, if they select a tenant receiving rental assistance, they are assured of receiving a subsidy payment made directly to them.

At this time, the waitlist for the HCV program is closed and HACC is not accepting new applications.
The Housing Authority of Champaign County is accepting wait-list applications until the end of October.
Summited applications would be place on the wait-list for five-bedroom public housing units.


According to a post on wandtv.com, HACC Executive Director Edward Bland said there's no telling when units will open, but applicants will be randomly selected if more than thirty applications are received. Bland says the organization runs a self-sufficiency program, and that all able-bodied participants between the ages 18-54 are expected to work part-time or be in school or work training. Residents who are disabled or over age 55 are exempt.

Section 8 program waiting list is now open in Berkeley

The Berkeley Housing Authority has opened the online application for the PROJECT-BASED SECTION 8 waitlist. In the Project-based Section 8 Program, rental assistance is tied to a specific unit. When an applicant's name reaches the top of the waitlist, he or she will be offered a unit at a property in Berkeley that has a Project-based unit vacancy. The waitlist process will close on Friday, October 26. Please visit: www.cityofberkeley.info/bha for details.

Randolph County Housing Authority, we administer vouchers to families in five West Virginia counties

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Randolph County Housing Authority, would be will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to families in five West Virginia counties including Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Lewis and Pendleton.

Those applying will enter waiting list, the elderly, disabled and veterans will be given preference. For more information, please see www.rchawv.org.

Randolph County Housing Authority
4916 George Street
Chester, IL - 62233
(618)826-4314

Schenectady accepting Application for Housing Choice Voucher program

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Applications are accepted at the Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority, 375 Broadway,  through Friday September 20, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MSHDA HCV Waiting List remains open

If you need assistance in paying your rent, reside or work in a county with an open waiting list in Michigan, you may qualify for the Housing Choice Voucher program.

For a list of counties with open waiting list, visit the MSHD website

Section 8 Waiting List Opens To Fort Lauderdale residents

Fort Lauderdale accepting Section 8 (HCV) applications

The Housing Choice Voucher  (Section 8 ) Program  is a federally funded program to help low income families to pay for safe and affordable housing. The Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority's is opening section 8 waiting list and will be accepting application. 

"The applications have to be postmarked by Sept. 20 and received by Sept. 26, 2013. A random lottery will be held on Oct. 4 at Sunnyreach Acres Community Center."  application available at  South Florida Sun-Sentinel website.

NRHA will be closing Housing Waiting List in September 2013

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will  be closing their Low-Income Affordable Housing Waiting List for applicants in need of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 12:00 Noon. Applications for the 1 and 2 bedroom Family Communities must be received or post-marked no later than September 12, 2013.

Note: Visit the Norfolk Redevelopment Housing Authority website for more information

Independence Center Opens Waiting List for Housing Vouchers

Section 8 HCV program waiting list opens in Colorado Spring

The Independence Center is opening its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list for one day September 11th, to those who meet the

Department of Health’s (DOH) disability preference, can verify their disability and are at least 18 years of age.Applications for the waiting list can be picked up at The Independence Center (729 S. Tejon St.) from August 12th to September 10th.


Questions regarding the waiting list, application process or application submission can be directed to Becky Shute, Housing Specialist at The IC, at (719) 471-8181.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1414125#ixzz2cfJVQzKY

Ticonderoga gets Senior affordable housing

Moses Circle Senior Apartments a brand new senior community in Ticonderoga, NY!

Residents are expected to move into the Moses Circle Senior Apartments in Ticonderoga Oct. 1, 2013. About half of the 31 units have been rented, with many applications still being reviewed. After building capacity is full, application will continue to be accepted in order to create a waiting list that will be first-come, first-serve. 

Senior citizens interested in living in the new facility, located at the site of the former Moses-Ludington Hospital on Wicker Street, can submit applications at the Lord Howe Estate office.

Rent at the new complex will be determined by income. People interested to apply call Debbie Bessette, office manager, at 585-6696 to determine their eligibility and rent. You may also visit office at 54 Adirondack Drive, Ticonderoga, NY

HCV program open waiting list in California counties in 2013

The City of Redding waiting list for Section 8  is now open

The Housing Authority offers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program to help low-income families pay their rent each month. The City of Redding waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher program, formerly known as Section 8 is currently open and accepting application. 

The Shasta County Housing Authority adopted a Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Shasta County Housing Authority adopted a Housing Choice Voucher Program.  This Program includes an ongoing voucher system to provide permanent rental assistance for 10 homeless veterans at a time. 

The resolution also adopted a specific policy governing eligibility for students in higher education applying for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.  The policy determines when a student is independent for eligibility purposes.

For more information about this and other housing program county The Shasta County Housing Authority.

New MDHA lottery system for Public Housing

For the first time, MDHA will be accepting applications online.

The Metro Development and Housing Agency, which is in charge of federally subsidized low-income housing in Nashville, is going to a new system to select tenants. Tenants would apply online and will be placed on a preliminary list and pulled to establish a waiting list. When funding is available, applications will be randomly selected using a lottery system. Each household may only apply once for the lottery. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Public Housing waiting list is now open and accepting application. Online applications process begins Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. at www.nashville-mdha.org. Waiting list closes Wednesday, August 21, at 4:30 pm., for more information visit their website or call MDHA  at 615/252-8464 with any question.

Online Waiting List Pre-Application

PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR AUGUSTA HOUSING AUTHORITY (AHA)
PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

 Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia is now accepting waiting List Pre-Application online.
The Augusta Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for the Section 8 Project Based programs for Hope House and Public Housing programs visit the city's website to apply. The waiting list is now open for all applicants 18 years and older.

MSHDA HCV Waiting List is now open

I've received a numerous of emails from people inquiring about a section 8 waiting list in Detroit, Michigan. I have not received any information about an opening date. If you need assistance in paying your rent, reside or work in any of the following counties in Michigan State you may qualify for the program. for more information visit the MSHDA website or/and call your local housing authority.

The Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list is now open in the following county:

Alcona

Baraga

Cheboygan

Gladwin

Iron

Keweenaw

Luce

Ontonagon

Presque Isle

Schoolcraft

Section 8 is open in 2013

For more information and online application 
visit or call your local housing authority

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List Open August 10, 2013

County of San Joaquin in California open Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List on August 10, 2013

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin open HCV waiting list on August 10, 2013. Online pre-application process is available starting August 10 at www.hacsj.com until midnight August 23, 2013. Application completed online is not require to be return by mail. Pre-applications may also be picked up at the locations listed on the county's website starting August 12, 2013 or you may continue to use the on Pre-applications process online. ALL pre-applications not submitted online must by returned by mail to P.O. Box 711, Stockton, CA  95201 and post marked no later than August 23, 2013. Any questions, visit or contact the Housing Authority at (209) 460-5000.

NOTE: An online application process is available through the Housing Authority’s website at www.hacsj.com.  The online process does not require applications to be returned by mail.

Coffee & Franklin accepting pre-application for HCV program

HCV program waiting lists have recently opened or will be opening in the following counties in Tennessee. 

Coffee and Franklin county 

HCV (section 8) waiting list will open August 1, 2013 at 6 a.m. and close on August 4, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. 

View and apply for current or future wait list opening 

Note: THDA post openings for the upcoming month on their site by the third week of each month 

(i.e. August openings are posted by the third week of July)

Danville Housing Authority open waiting list

The Danville Housing Authority will begin accepting applications for senior citizens and disabled individuals at Churchill Towers, MerChe Manor and Madison Court


Also on July 29, 2013 application would be accepted for applicants who qualify for two, three, four and five-bedroom apartments in the family apartment developments, which include the Fair Oaks complex at 1607 Clyman Lane and Beeler Terrace at 431 E. Williams St.


Wait list have been open and will continue to accept applications. According to the Danville Housing Authority all of the DHA wait lists are open to military veterans.


Applications will be available in the lobby of the DHA main office at 1607 Clyman Lane, Danville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. And at 9 a.m. Applications may also be printed from the DHA's website at: http://www.danvilleha.org visit the website for more information

Westchester County ESOP housing mobility Counseling program

In Westchester County, HCR operates a model housing counseling and mobility program through the Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program(ESOP). The goal of this special-purpose program is to assist HCV applicants and participants secure housing in racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. HCR plans to expand the counseling and mobility services to other local HCV Program jurisdictions.

Once a completed application is submitted and the applicant is determined to be eligible, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. When a subsidy becomes available, the household is issued a Housing Choice Voucher. The voucher certifies that the applicant is eligible for the HCV Program and also specifies, based on the number or people in the family, the size of the unit the family is authorized for. Among other requirements, the family must participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months before it is deemed eligible for the home ownership option.

If you live in Westchester County and would like to inquire about the ESOP housing mobility counseling program contact:

Enhanced Section 8 Outreach Program
    20 South Broadway, Suite 1102
    Yonkers, NY 10701-3724
    (914) 964-5519

Outside of New York City, HCR's HCV Program is locally administered by Local Administrators. For more information on HCV Programs in the different state's areas, persons should contact the appropriate Local Administrator.

Source 
New York State Homes & Community Renewal website

Section 8 Waiting List Open in the Town of Portland 2013

The Housing Authority of the Town of Portland will be opening its waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program


Instructions to apply for the program are as follows:

1. Applicants must submit only one (1) application per household. If duplicate applications are received, the household will become ineligible and will not be placed on the waiting list. All pre-applications must be complete and legible.
2. Pre-applications will be accepted by mail only to the Portland Housing Authority, 9 Chatham Court, Portland, CT 06480
3. All pre-applications must be postmarked on July 23, 2013 and received by mail no later than July 30, 2013 in order to be accepted. The Authority is not responsible for non-delivery of mail. Pre-applications that are faxed, hand-delivered, emailed, or mailed to any other address than the address stated above will not be accepted.
4. Only 100 pre-applications will be drawn by a random lottery on July 31, 2013. Only those selected will be mailed a complete application.
5. All applicants not already working or residing in Portland or Cromwell will be required to reside in Portland or Cromwell for the first initial 12 months in the program

Pre-Applications are available at the Portland Housing Authority or by utilizing the pre-application form at the West Hartford Housing Authority website 

Section 8 waiting list open in California

The Housing Authorities of the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno will be accepting pre-applications online for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Programs beginning July 23, 2013 at 10:00am



Apply Online
Pre-applications must be submitted online at https://fresno.apply4housing.com anywhere Internet access is available. Click on Quality Housing, and under "Quick Links" click on HCV Online Applications. The applicant will receive a confirmation number when applying online. This site is available 24 hours a day. Internet stations are available for public use at your local library.

How to Apply to the section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Centralized waiting List,

The Massachusetts Centralized Section 8 Waiting List will remain open indefinitely. The Waiting List is updated every two (2) years. There are three ways to apply:

1. online here
2. Download and print a Preliminary Application
3. Contact a Participating Housing Authority to have an application mailed to you

Waiting list now open in the Housing Authority of the city of Aurora

HCV - Housing Choice Vouchers Program (Section 8)


The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows participants to rent a unit from a private landlord who agrees to certain terms and conditions as set forth by the federal government. Section 8 waiting list waiting list is currently closed. But waiting list for the following programs is now open and taking application for FUP (Family Unification Program) and the VASH- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program.


For information and/or housing assistance please contact The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora.

Oregon Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) wait list

Housing Works manages a federal contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide rental assistance (Section 8 vouchers) to lower-income households.

Housing Works serves the communities of Deschutes County, including Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, as well as Prineville and Madras.

Housing Works announced on their website that The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waitlist will be open to the general public in January 2014. Applicants seeking a voucher must re-apply each year. This waitlist is determined through a lottery selection system. Check back to this website later in the year for exact dates to submit an online application to the January 2014 waitlist.

The Non-Elderly Disabled (NED formerly Mainstream) waitlist will be open to applicants between 18 and 62-years of age and disabled in early 2014. Applicants for this waitlist must re-apply each year. This waitlist is determined on a first come, first served basis. Check back to this website later in the year for exact dates to submit an online-application for the 2014 NED waitlist.

APPLY FOR A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER

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Bayview Towers in Stamford, Connecticut waiting list is now open.

Connecticut's housing-finance arm put up $17.75 million in financing for the purchase and renovation of Stamford's 200-unit Bayview Towers low- to moderate-income apartment development.

According to a craigslist ad the Bayview Towers, an affordable apartment community, has re-opened the wait list for Section 8 apartments. This program offers rent based on 30% of adjusted monthly income to income-eligible households. All utilities are included in rent!

Bayview Towers features newly renovated one, two, three and four bedroom apartments with private balconies. Located in downtown Stamford, CT and just steps from public transportation.

Bayview Towers is manage by HallKeen Management on behalf of the NHP Foundation. The NHP Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making investments that preserve and create affordable multifamily housing for low- to moderate-income families and seniors. The Foundation also provides a comprehensive array of programs and services to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Income limits apply and vary according to household size. Please call the office at 203-964-1445 for more details & to see if you qualify.