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How do you qualify for low income housing?

My boyfriend makes about 900 dollars a month and I make about 800. We do not have a child. We both make minimum wage, and I live in WA. Would we qualify for low income housing?

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1. Check your state guide lines. It can't hurt to apply.
2. Contact your local HUD office. Most programs are only for low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled; so, if you don't have any children... you would not qualify. Most programs also have work requirements of at least 35 hours per week. Is the above income your gross or net pay? The two of you are above the poverty level for 2 people (it's $14,570/year) and if you're grossing $1,700/month - that's putting you at $20,400/year. However, if you're working full-time, your gross is higher than this at minimum wage. Some counties have subsidized apartments for single working adults and will put your rent at 30% of your pay. So, you would pay $510/month in rent and would likely qualify for a 1 bedroom (this is if this is your gross pay). Are there any 1 bdrm or studios in your city available for $510? If you're working 40 hours per week at minimum wage, then your monthly gross is actually, $2,513/month and this would put your rent at $753.90/month (because the 30% is based on gross income). Your best option is to contact your local HUD office to find out if there are any programs for two single adults... unfortunately, the likely answer is going to be no unless the adults were disabled and unable to work. Good luck to you... rent is difficult when you're making minimum wage.
3. No. Section 8 housing is for Single parents, disabled and senior citizens.