Section 8

Millions of Americans rely on Section 8 vouchers to afford stable housing, and June 2025 brings key updates on payments, waitlists, and policy changes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Here's ... more

Scammers are targeting low-income renters across the U.S. with fake Section 8 housing offers and fraudulent application sites. In 2025, reports of Section 8-related scams have surged as criminals exploit the growing demand for affordable ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released updated payment standards for Section 8 housing vouchers in 2025. These standards determine how much rent a voucher will cover in cities and counties ... more

President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal would dramatically reshape federal housing policy. The proposal would cut nearly $33 billion from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and effectively ending the Section ... more

Dozens of public housing agencies across the country are opening or updating their Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlists this week. These openings offer a critical opportunity for low-income individuals and families to access long-term ... more

Section 8 housing vouchers can help pay for utilities in 2025, but it depends on your lease and local rules. In many cases, your public housing agency will apply a utility allowance to offset the ... more

If you’re approved for a Section 8 housing voucher, one of the most important questions is whether it will help cover your first month’s rent. The answer depends on the timing of your move, your ... more

Public housing agencies across the U.S. continue to open Section 8 waitlists in 2025, offering eligible low-income households a chance to apply for housing assistance. Because most voucher programs operate with limited availability, applying during ... more

With rent prices continuing to rise across the U.S., more low-income families are turning to Section 8 housing vouchers for support. The federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program can help cover the cost of safe, ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released updated income limits for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, effective May 15, 2025. These limits determine whether individuals and families qualify for ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has updated Section 8 payment standards for 2025, effectively raising the maximum rent that housing vouchers can cover in many parts of the country. The new ... more

The value of a Section 8 housing voucher in 2025 depends on where you live and how many people are in your household. Updated payment standards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the updated Section 8 income limits for 2025, a change that will impact eligibility for housing assistance programs across the country. These adjustments reflect ... more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule that could significantly change how rent is calculated for recipients of Section 8 housing assistance. If approved, the rule would update the ... more

Section 8 recipients who rely on monthly housing assistance can now check the status of their voucher payments online using a variety of tools provided by HUD and local public housing authorities (PHAs). Whether you’re ... more

Millions of low-income Americans may lose affordable housing under a 2026 budget plan from the Trump administration. The proposal targets major cuts to Section 8 and other federal rental assistance programs. 43% of housing aid ... more

Low-income families seeking rental assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program may have a new opportunity this month. Public housing authorities in multiple states have reopened their Section 8 waitlists in May 2025—some ... more

Some tenants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program may face delays receiving their May 2025 rental assistance payments, according to local housing authorities and reports from impacted recipients. The U.S. Department of Housing ... more

If you're applying for Section 8 housing in 2025 and currently live with relatives, the rules can be confusing. HUD does allow it—but there are strict limitations, especially if your family owns the home. What ... more