Section 8 Utility Allowance
A utility allowance is an amount of money that helps cover the cost of utilities. It’s added to the rent assistance provided by the Section 8 program.
Program participants normally pay no more than 30% of monthly adjusted income towards rent and utilities.
The local Housing Authority (HA) looks at your total yearly income and family size to determine whether you qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher. Only U.S. citizens and certain noncitizens with eligible immigration status are eligible.
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