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how long does it take to do my background check for my section 8 housing choice voucher?

i have an appointment to submit original documentation for my section 8 voucher.They said i will get my voucher after my background check is complete how long will that take if i have really nothing on my background?

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1. I have several section 8 tenants in my rentals in CA. I have never heard of them getting a background check (aka criminal check). They do check for eligibility, immigration status and identity. I've had some tenants getting the voucher in about a month after the interview. It usually takes another month to get the property inspected and straighten out contractual matters before they could move in. For the landlord section 8 is a hassle and loss of money unless the place is a total crap nobody else wants to rent. Not only that, I may start getting IOUs instead of money from the government starting next month due to the budget crisis.
2. A background check should only take a few days but dealing with Housing nothing is ever done promptly. They do perform criminal background checks as well as other background checks. You'd be lucky if you got your voucher this week.