by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Program, more frequently known as the Section 8 Program, is a wonderful aid for low-income families who are seeking affordable housing. Obtaining a place to live has long been a problem for low-income families in the U.S., and the...
by Amy Bower | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Advantages of Becoming a Section 8 Landlord Have you ever questioned whether to become a Section 8 landlord or what are the advantages of signing a lease agreement with a Section 8 voucher holder? Becoming a Section 8 landlord is an experience that is beneficial for...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Considerations for Veterans Applying for Section 8 Every qualifying person who has served in a military branch may be eligible to participate in the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, better known as VASH, by being eligible for a Section 8 Voucher. However,...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Section 8 Waitlist Process Section 8 Housing allows those in need to afford basic housing necessities. This is accomplished through vouchers paid to make up the difference in rent for the landlords. Section 8 only benefits specific individuals and families in need....
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Signs of Section 8 Housing Fraud & Violations Understanding what are Section 8 violations and how to handle them is key to maintaining the integrity of housing assistance programs in our community. On this page, the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority team...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Public Housing? Public housing refers to an affordable housing program that places people and families in housing owned by the government. The program is run by public housing authorities (PHAs). Generally, public housing acts as low-income housing, so that...
