[Skybo]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What is section 8?

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.

[Chi-Town]

I shudder to think of section 8 rentals in my neighborhood, but I understand the economics. The owner will get consistent payment from the Public Housing Authority.

But I doubt if many homes in The Villages would meet the reasonable rent requirement.

[graciegirl]

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i...0132129AA5Gh73

[OBXNana]

I'll be honest, when we began looking at The Villages a few years ago we checked Section 8 housing in the area. We know the housing can be very nice and we also know it can be less than desirable. It depends, to a certain extent on the landlord. Not being at all familiar with The Villages when we googled Section 8, The Villages, Lady Lake came up. We thought Lady Lake was The Villages and we ruled Lady Lake out in the early days of looking. As we educated ourselves we learned Lady Lake encompasses more than The Villages.

I would be interested in nighthawks answer to Graciegirl and if the 3 houses owned under section 8 are in The Villages. Strictly nosy and recognize I have preconceived notions. In PA section 8 housing, overall, is grouped together and not typically a neighborhood with higher real estate values.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by Skybo

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.

Would the renter or the state be responsible for the trail fees, golf cart, insurance, and amenity fee?

What is the official Villages word on wether or not Section 8 housing is allowed in The Villages?

[SIRE1]

This thread has got me to thinking about whether renters are age restricted as well as property owners. I've always heard that at least 80% of the home owners in The Villages have to be 55 or older.

Does this apply to renters which would also have to be over the age limit, even if they qualify for Section 8 assistance? Also, I wonder who keeps track of what the current "under senior age" population in The Villages is? I don't recall anyone asking my age when we bought our pre-owned home a few years ago.

[manaboutown]

What is the zoning for the property?

I know nothing about Florida zoning much less that of the three counties in which The Villages lies. Probably most if not all of the homes within The Villages are located on lots zoned for single family homes. It seems to me this would preclude anyone converting their home into a multiple unit rental property.

I shudder to think about a neighbor's houses being granted section 8 status or turned into a halfway house for alcoholics/drug addicts/convicted criminals.

[OBXNana]

Originally Posted by SIRE1

This thread has got me to thinking about whether renters are age restricted as well as property owners. I've always heard that at least 80% of the home owners in The Villages have to be 55 or older.

Does this apply to renters which would also have to be over the age limit, even if they qualify for Section 8 assistance? Also, I wonder who keeps track of what the current "under senior age" population in The Villages is? I don't recall anyone asking my age when we bought our pre-owned home a few years ago.

We rent our villa until retirement and have wondered the same thing concerning the ages of those that rent from us. We've had 4 wonderful family groups where there were young children. In each case, the young family's were renting in order to attend a birthday or anniversary party for another family member that resided in The Villages. We asked our Sales person when we purchased, the restrictions for those renting the property and we felt we met the guidelines because it was for one week durations.

Your HUD question is a good one and I don't have an answer, just another question. Since section 8 is a government program, would it be discrimination to not allow someone to rent, regardless of age, in The Villages?

[slipcovers]

Section 8 has very strict rules for the landlord and meticulous inspections, done yearly. No, the landlord can't discriminate but I don't know if that would apply to TV. Also each child of a different sex must have their own bedroom.

Senior citizens would qualify if their income is low.

I know of a woman that has a Lantana and rents part of her house, by the week or month, during high season. The front entrance is used as a separate entrance along with the master and a additional room with small frig and microwave. The rest of the house is closed off with a door. The Lantana floor plan is perfect for this arrangement. Don't know if parking would be a problem.