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How do you apply for section 8 housing in Michigan??

I would like to know how to apply for section 8 housing in SouthEast Michigan. If you have any input on how to do this it is greatly appriciated. My daughter will be born soon and i hope to have my own place before or soon after that. Thank you and i will choose the best answer!!!

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1. You need to contact the housing authority in your area and ask about getting on the waiting list. I've read that there are several places in Michigan where they're not even taking names for the waiting list anymore because of overwhelming demand. You still need some kind of income - you can't just get rental assistance because you want out of your parents' house.
2. Hi, the Section 8 application itself isn't painstaking, however, the waitlist time can be up to 10 years in some states and areas. Also, keep in mind that there is a State, County and Town Section 8 office, apply at all 3 levels. Try this site first, that will direct you directly to the appropriate office: What is Section 8? Section 8, or the Housing Choice Voucher Program, is a Federal housing program which provides housing assistance to low-income renters and homeowners. This assistance comes in the form of rental subsidies, limiting the monthly rent payment of the assistance recipient. How do I qualify for Section 8? To qualify for Section 8 you must be a low-income person (below 50% of the Area Median Income). To determine what the income limits are in your area click here. Where do I apply for Section 8? Section 8 is a Federal program adminstered nationally by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). However, the program is administered locally by public housing authorities or other designated agencies and organizations. Use the search tool below to find the public housing authority which adminsters Section 8 in your area. Search for a Housing Authority http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/section8housing.asp For more information on your individual State's housing programs (in general) visit: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141-5587_5601-60010--,00.html