Section 8 applications.

[Sha83]

Originally Posted by Compgirl22

Please help! im trying to get own place, I filled out for the projects but i know its a long wait. However do anyone know where can i apply for for section 8. Is section 8 open in NYC .

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Both NYCHA and HPD Section 8 applications are closed now. However, if you are a victim of domestic violence or live in shelter you may be given priority.

[Compgirl22]

dag.. that sounds good. section, the other person had said i can get section eight pick a nice apartment and be good. But section 8 is closed in NYC, i think my income may be too much for them trying to find an apartment in NYC building is horrible. at least 1 to 2 years and thats including the projects. Me and my boyfriend dont know what to do where to turn. if anyone have any areas in the bronx please let me know. I try to check this forum often. so it me up (smile)

[Shizzles]

Originally Posted by Rusty_Shackleford

A lot of people like to complain about welfare handouts, but really, things like housing assistance are a tiny portion of the government budget, and programs like Section 8 and food stamps are efficient when compared to many other bloated government money holes. The 10% highest earning Americans subsidize the other 90% of us. So unless you are in the top 10% income bracket, it's slightly ironic to complain about "your" tax dollars being spent, since the rich are paying for all sorts of things for *you*.

The impression I've had from news articles is that a lot more people are transferring out of NYC with vouchers than transferring in.

The periphial costs in free lunches, social workers, more crime, more QOL offenses and such more than make up the difference. NYS spends 45 Billion on medicaid alone....

Sorry, but you post simply isn't true...

[newtoli]

Originally Posted by Compgirl22

dag.. that sounds good. section, the other person had said i can get section eight pick a nice apartment and be good. But section 8 is closed in NYC, i think my income may be too much for them trying to find an apartment in NYC building is horrible. at least 1 to 2 years and thats including the projects. Me and my boyfriend dont know what to do where to turn. if anyone have any areas in the bronx please let me know. I try to check this forum often. so it me up (smile)

If you want to move in with your boyfriend that badly, maybe you should move outside of the city... how much does your boyfriend make, and how much do you make? There might be other programs outside of NYC proper.

[SobroGuy]

I would also recommend moving out of NYC...you will have a MUCH better quality of life, especially if you are a low wage worker...you are MUCH better off overall outside of the city. There are many people who are enjoying living in warm, beautiful, clean places like Florida, Atlanta, Texas..where you can potentially buy a home, have a yard for kids, a nice neighborhood with decent people and good schools. Think about it...it's an easy choice.

[Ms NewYork]

Originally Posted by SobroGuy

You can also apply for section 8, and if you receive it, it is transferable anywhere in the country. Have you ever considered transferring your voucher to a better location where you can live a much better quality of life for you and your family, instead of living in crime ridden housing projects? You can rent a home in a good neighborhood, good schools, safe streets, clean air, and provide a better life for yourself and family. I know many people who are doing very well after they transferred their section 8 voucher to Pennsylvania, Florida, Atlanta, NC, etc....they start over and $10 an hour jobs provide a good lifestyle. Either way good luck to you, but if you do get a section 8 voucher, give some thought to transferring it outside of the metropolitan area...you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

SobroGuy, I think you are giving people very good advice. If you can come across a program such as section 8 where you can move to another state and try to better the lives of yourself and your children why not take that and run. Right ? Unfortunately some people are scared to make a move like that because of different reasons. Take it from me if you have a section 8 voucher make the most of it and relocate out of NYC.

[A_Better_Bronx_2morrow]

Originally Posted by Ms NewYork

SobroGuy, I think you are giving people very good advice. If you can come across a program such as section 8 where you can move to another state and try to better the lives of yourself and your children why not take that and run. Right ? Unfortunately some people are scared to make a move like that because of different reasons. Take it from me if you have a section 8 voucher make the most of it and relocate out of NYC.

I second that.