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A Step-By-Step Guide For Section 8 Housing

3. Qualifications For Section 8

Defining Your Household Tapestry: HUD's definition of a family extends beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing any group of individuals living together. This inclusive definition means that singles, roommates, and non-blood-related individuals can all constitute a family.

Income Matters: Your financial standing is a critical factor, with HUD categorizing income levels into three brackets - extremely low, very low, and low income, each defined by a percentage of the area's median income.

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