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If there is an income restriction on an apartment complex is it considered low income housing ?

For example if the income restriction is 23,000 (the maximum I could make to stay in the complex) is it considered low income housing, section 8 housing, or something close to that ? Can someone please explain it to me, I'm trying to rent an apartment in the complex..

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1. Normally, there are levels of income level required to gain residency in such designated housing units. If your gross income is too high, you won't be given occupancy. Those units are reserved for those of certified lower incomes.
2. This must be an American thing as there is no "income restriction" in a housing context here in UK. All the landlord or housing association are interested in is prompt regular payment of the rent. Your actual earnings are none of their business
3. To answer your question, yes - it's low-income housing otherwise they'd have a minimum income requirement instead of maximum. They may or may not accept Section 8 - if they do, get as much info as you can before renting in the complex. Visit several different times a day and see what it's like - especially at night. Lots of trouble here with that program.
4. YES! Having a max income is the definition of low income housing. It is not Section 8. If you make to much then you cannot live there. I know it may not seem fair, but think of those that make less money and cannot afford a conventional apartment. EDIT: Not all tenants on Section 8 are going to cause a problem, PEOPLE!!! All Section 8 means is that they are disabled, seniors or do not make enough money to support their family. It REALLY PISSES me off when people put down Section 8 or tell people to be careful in properties that take Section 8. When did poor and less fortunate in this country come to mean criminal and degenerate????? Some of my best and longest term tenants are on Section 8. EDIT: That is YOUR specific location. A bad governing body in your specific location DOES NOT make Section 8 bad all over the country. Bad mouthing your local section 8 here does NOT do any one any good!!
5. You must not make more then the max allowed to rent in the apt. complex. It is a different amount depending on the apt. complex and program. Best Wishes.