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Housing assistance and public housing

Resources for tenants living in public housing or who have a Section 8 Voucher.

Learn your rights (1 resources)
Losing a section 8 voucher
Lists reasons for eviction and explains why a Section 8 housing voucher can be ended.
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Forms (2 resources)
Interim Recertification Information Form - with Documents
Tenants in public housing must fill out and sign this form if they want to file an interim recertification and have documents to prove their change in income.
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Interim Recertification Information Form - No Documents
Tenants in public housing must fill out and sign this form if they want to file an interim recertification but don't have documents to prove their change in income.
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Other resources for the public (18 resources)
Reasons why Section 8 vouchers can be taken away
Lists reasons why a Section 8 voucher can be taken away.
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Re-entry resources for prisoners and former prisoners
Lists organizations that provide housing, education, employment, and other services to people with criminal records.
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Housing programs for minors and people with disabilities
Information for minors and persons with disabilities about federal housing programs for independent living.
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I was told that my section 8 voucher will be taken away
Explains what the Housing Authority must do before terminating a tenant's Section 8 voucher.
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Lawyer resources (2 resources)
Housing law manual (2023)
This resource for lawyers gives an outline of the case law, regulations, and history relevant to housing law.
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Section 18 demolition disposition webinar
Shriver Center on Poverty Law Housing Justice Staff Attorney Emily Coffey leads a presentation on the demolition or disposition of public housing through a process known as Section 18 demolition
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