Unexpected Glitches in Sacremento’s Online Housing Application Process

There were a few unexpected glitches that occurred with Sacramento’s online Section 8 housing application process.

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Paterson Housing Authority, NJ taking applications

Housing Authority Taking New Section 8 Applications

From now until April 6, the Paterson Housing Authority will be taking applications from people who wish to be placed on its Department of Community Development Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list.

Housing officials announced that the list will be open from April 2nd . . . → Read More: Paterson Housing Authority, NJ taking applications

“Landlord Fair” set for CHATTANOOGA, TN

“Landlord Fair” set for Harriet Tubman, Emma Wheeler residents

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The Chattanooga Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is hosting its second Landlord Fair on Thursday, April 12, at 6 p.m. It will take place at CHA’s Central Office located at . . . → Read More: “Landlord Fair” set for CHATTANOOGA, TN

The West Hartford Housing Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its new WordPress-based website

West Hartford, CT (PRWEB) December 09, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The West Hartford Housing Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its new WordPress-based website at: http://westhartfordha.org. The dramatically redesigned website, new logo, and recently launched Facebook page embody the WHHA’s commitment to progress and . . . → Read More: The West Hartford Housing Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its new WordPress-based website

Jersey City woman becomes Hudson’s first home purchaser through Section 8 program

Betty Ellis, 53, closed on the purchase of a single-family home on McAdoo Avenue in the Greenville section of Jersey City, becoming the first person in Hudson County to purchase a home through the Section 8 Homeownership Program.

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The program, created in 2003, allows vouchers for monthly rent . . . → Read More: Jersey City woman becomes Hudson’s first home purchaser through Section 8 program

Tucson reopening Section 8 waiting list from Dec 13 – 15, 2011

Tucson’s Housing and Community Development department is re-opening the waiting list for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program from December 13, 2011 til December 15, 2011. This will be the first time that it has been opened since 2008.

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Applications must be submitted by December 15 in . . . → Read More: Tucson reopening Section 8 waiting list from Dec 13 – 15, 2011

Section 8 Fraud in Seattle

Lyudmila Shimonova has a $1272 voucher in Seattle, Washington for her and her two children.

She also receives a monthly Social Security check as well as TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families).

The problem?

She does not financially qualify for any of it.

In fact, those Housing Authority was actually making payments for her husband . . . → Read More: Section 8 Fraud in Seattle

Housing Fair in Norway Maine

Officials from MaineHousing will hold a housing fair Dec. 8 for landlords and tenants of Section 8 housing at the Norway town office.

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Representatives from AVESTA, the firm that handles Section 8 housing for MaineHousing, will be attending.

Thursday’s housing fair will be held in two . . . → Read More: Housing Fair in Norway Maine

Dear LandLords, No You Cannot Evict, Signed The U.S. Supreme Court

I can completely understand a landlord wanting to raise the rent.

Especially when his cost of operation goes up.

However, when you cannot just evict tenants so that you can replace them with tenants willing to pay more.

Or so says the United States Supreme Court.

How . . . → Read More: Dear LandLords, No You Cannot Evict, Signed The U.S. Supreme Court

Galveston TX Section 8 Housing List Opening

Many families have yet to recover from the disaster that was Hurricane Ike back in 2008.

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So it comes as a relief to the nearly 1000 families that they will continue to receive assistance when the Disaster Housing Program (DHAP) was set to expire . . . → Read More: Galveston TX Section 8 Housing List Opening