Section 8

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is expanding the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program this month, distributing 60,000 new vouchers to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across the country. It’s one of ... more

For hundreds of families in Vermont, the lifeline of Section 8 housing assistance is being severed. Facing flat federal funding and a brutal rental market, local housing authorities have been forced to stop issuing new ... more

Across the United States, millions of low-income individuals and families rely on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to secure stable and affordable housing. As of June 2025, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) nationwide ... more

The federal government’s 2025 budget proposal has sparked alarm across the country. A major part of the plan involves slashing federal housing assistance—particularly the Section 8 voucher program. This could disrupt housing for millions of ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a major expansion of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program starting in June 2025. This marks one of the most significant increases in ... more

As housing costs climb and affordability challenges grow, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program remains one of the most critical resources for millions of Americans. Whether you're applying for the first time or hoping ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new expansion of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for June 2025. As housing costs rise, HUD is expanding the program to ... more

As of June 4, 2025, Section 8 housing voucher recipients in several parts of the U.S. are reporting delays in their monthly rental payments. The delays are affecting both renters and landlords, sparking concerns about ... more

A sweeping new proposal from President Donald Trump would place strict time limits on public housing access for so-called “able-bodied” adults and slash funding for rental assistance programs like Section 8—triggering a wave of potential ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is facing strong criticism from both builders and civil rights advocates. They argue that HUD’s policies are driving up housing costs while failing to enforce anti-discrimination ... more

Section 8 housing applications are opening in several cities this June as local housing authorities begin new intake periods for low-income renters seeking rental assistance. With rising demand and limited funding, eligible applicants are encouraged ... more

The federal Section 8 program, which supports housing for over 2 million low-income families, is facing a two-front crisis—beneficiaries unable to move across state lines and a proposed bill in Congress that could slash funding ... more

With housing costs continuing to rise across the U.S., many renters are asking: How much help does a Section 8 voucher provide in 2025? The answer depends on several factors, including your household income, local ... more

Low-income families searching for affordable housing may have new opportunities in June 2025. Several public housing authorities (PHAs) across the U.S. are reopening their Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlists. These reopenings come as housing ... more

Section 8 tenants and landlords are watching closely as key updates roll out in June 2025. From payment timing to new HUD rules, here’s what’s changing this month—and what it means for your housing assistance ... more

Several Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across the country are opening their Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlists this June. These brief application windows offer vital opportunities for low-income families to secure rental assistance. Here's what ... more

Millions rely on Section 8 for housing help — but what it covers, and what it doesn’t, still confuses many. Check out the latest possible cuts to rental aid in the US before diving into ... more

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is now sharing data with immigration officials, aiming to remove mixed-status families from public housing. Advocates say the agreement could lead to evictions, surveillance, and fear for thousands ... more

Millions of Americans could lose access to housing assistance under a sweeping 2025 proposal known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill." FingerLakes1.com recently covered cuts to other federal programs. According to HUD, Section 8 currently ... more