Program Overview
The Section 8 program helps low and moderate income families rent an apartment or house from a private sector landlord. Not all private sector landlords participate in the Section 8 program. There are approximately 450 landlords that participate in the program and they receive two checks, one from THA and the other from their Section 8 tenant.
Program participants pay 30 to 40 percent of their income for rent and utilities. For example, if your monthly income is $1,000 then you will pay around $300 to $400 a month for rent and utlities. If your monthly income is $500, then you will pay around $150 to $200. The exact amount depends on your income, the rent for the unit and the cost of utilities.
THA owns and manages 662 units located in 8 different complexes. To learn more about these units and the Public Housing program, click here.
Click here to find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Section 8 program.
Landlord Information
The Section 8 program uses two contracts. THA signs a contract with the landlord that sets out the obligations of THA and the landlord. The tenant is not a party to this agreement. Then, the landlord and the Section 8 program participant sign a lease that sets out the obligations of the landlord and tenant. THA is not a part to this agreement.
Landlords participating in the Section 8 program are responsible for screening and selecting tenants and for enforcing the lease.
Landlords Packet
Forms and Information
Public Housing and Section 8 each have their own application process and waiting list.
If you want to apply for both, you will need to fill out two different applications. The forms below provide some information regarding the Section 8 program.
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