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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter
What is section 8?
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Bogey, Section 8 is housing assistance for people with low income. The renter pays a certain amount, based on their income, and the state kicks in the remainder of the rent to the landlord via vouchers. It doesn't necessarily equate to "slums" or tenement buildings as we may envision. It's available for single family homes and seniors with low incomes are among those who may qualify. But I don't know why nighthawk brought it up in this thread.