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04-23-2010, 07:49 AM | #1 | |||
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Good info LIT LOVE. Here is my two cents
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‘Tenant Rent’ is the portion you will pay based on your income. Calculation of rent is generally the same at both Privately-owned housing and Public Housing Authorities: 30% of your ‘Adjusted Income’, less an allowance for average utility costs. So, if you have no income, you would pay no rent. If you do have income, and have a verified disability, the cost of medical treatment will be deducted from your actual income to arrive at the ‘Adjusted Income’. Many times your disability cannot be verified until your SSI/SSDI is approved. So, you would not be able to claim medical bills until then. The preference for elderly/disabled was once mandatory for both programs. In the late nineties, the federally mandated preference was revoked, and replaced by an Optional preference. In my experience, only Public Housing Authorities still apply the Optional preference for elderly/disabled. The reason is that the Public Housing Authorities have only 2 programs with only 1 definition of disability. There are 18 different programs for Privately-owned Subsidized Housing, and six different definitions of disability. The definition of disability that is applied depends on the program the property is operating under. Many times more than one program can exist at a given property, making the application of a disability preference difficult. The size of apartment you will qualify for depends on your family size. You will find that most Privately-owned and Public Housing have adopted the HUD occupancy recommendations of: Minimum one person per bedroom, and maximum two people per bedroom. So, a single person would only qualify for a one bedroom, where a family of 4 could qualify for a 2, 3 or 4 bedroom. HUD has a website with a great search engine for both Privately-owned and Public Housing. http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/po...tal_assistance At the same page is a link for Housing Counseling Agencies. If you are not interested in subsidized rentals, the Housing Counseling Agencies would be the place to start, as they can provide help and advice with your current housing situation. If you are interested in a subsidized rental, here is what you can anticipate for average wait times. This, of course, will vary depending on where you live.
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04-24-2010, 05:28 AM | #2 | ||
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Hi LL,
What a great idea for a topic ! It would be great to get this stickied at the top of this forum for easy access for newbies. The devastating financial strain that so many disabled people face while waiting for a decision on SSDI is a huge concern for so many of us. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | LIT LOVE (05-02-2010) |
05-06-2010, 12:41 AM | #3 | ||
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05-06-2010, 04:17 AM | #4 | |||
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These are Federal, not State programs. If you check the link I provided, you will see there is assisted housing available in every state, including Puerto Rico.
I did indicate the average wait times varied by location. They are national averages - meaning some areas will be less, others higher. It is true that subsidized housing stock is generally located in the poorer neighborhoods. However, most people on a limited income can't afford to live in the more affluent neighborhoods anyway. This gives them an option for rental assistance.
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05-11-2010, 11:59 PM | #5 | ||
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Florida has section 8 housing. Here is a link http://www.gosection8.com/section_8_...g_rentals.aspx
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05-12-2010, 05:39 PM | #6 | ||
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With Section 8 there are times when cities within the same county have substantially different waiting periods. City A has a two year waiting period, City B has openings. Or dozens of other complexities that I've heard about in passing, but which I'm no expert on, which is why I so appreciate the advice of those that are.
Just because it is difficult for many to be approved for SSI/SSDI, should everyone dismiss the program? I'm thinking that would be a no. Section 8 is not going to be a quick fix for everyone, or maybe anyone, but it is an important resource for many that are disabled. Someone I knew, who was a PITA, jumped the 1-2 year waiting line for Section 8 housing in a city near me. She was already in a local housing program for single mothers, so she was not in a homeless situation. Her new home was in a very safe area of town and was very nice. There are always ways to get the seemingly impossible done. A call to your local United Way is a good idea, since they will often be familiar with local housing programs. In my area there are several, all with there own requirements. Also, consider the possibilty of moving. Maybe the next city over, maybe the next county, half way across the state, to a different state, or across the country. Only you can make the decision, weigh your options. Just realize, there are resources available in different locations that might work for you. Last edited by LIT LOVE; 05-13-2010 at 05:56 AM. Reason: Error, I wrote the Red Cross instead of the United Way, whoops! |
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05-13-2010, 05:54 AM | #7 | ||
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From the following link choose your state,
http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/states then view what resources are available. |
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05-13-2010, 06:21 AM | #8 | ||
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This link will get you your local United Way info:
http://www.liveunited.org/myuw/? And if you don't have prescription drug coverage United Ways across the country offer free prescription discount cards which can save you up to 30%: http://www.familywize.com/agencies.aspx It also allows you to lookup drug prices online. One of my medications costs $900 per month, using this service the quote was $575. http://pl.envisionrx.com/pdladju.asp...pid=FAMILYWIZE |
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11-02-2011, 12:06 PM | #9 | ||
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[I am going to be loosing my home which is in a trust. I can no longer pay my taxes on this home, so eventually I am out of luck. Is it too early to look into section 8 housing.? I am disabled and live with a friend who helps me keep this place together. I just wonder if I will wind up homeless, or if there is hope I can find public housing when they take this home away. I have three years before they will start proceedures to make me leave. ginnie
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05-13-2010, 07:06 AM | #10 | ||
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You can also try dialing 2-1-1 from a land line for health and human services which includes emergency housing.
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