 TITLE: How to Qualify for a Section 8 Voucher CONTENT: How Do Section 8 Vouchers Work?\n-------------------------------\nThe Section 8 voucher program is run by local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and lets you pay just 30% to 40% of your gross monthly income for rent when living in a privately owned home. Basically, you pay your share, and the government steps in to pay the difference.\nIf you are approved, the PHA tells you what size home you can rent given your family size and composition. You can choose to live in any available single-family home, townhouse or apartment where the voucher is accepted as long as the home passes a quality and safety inspection. END