Another NYC Section 8 Query....HELP (New York, Catskill: insurance, houses, unemployed)

[Elvira B]

PS: I'm not on section 8, but my friend is, and he's disabled, which is why I know about it all too well. The only tough part is getting that voucher, but if you have one, you're set and can live anywhere in the US--maybe even some places outside the US but definitely all 50 states.

[Soulbarer]

Apparently not, NYC is no longer taking any new Section 8 applicants and even destroyed vouchers. I would surely be de-prioritized since I'm coming from upstate. Also, the woman on the phone at the Section 8 office said NYC does not take transfers anymore..... I doubt she was lying to me, although I will try again and see...

[ReadyForANewStart]

Wow, I can't believe how rude the people have been on here that have responded to you. Karma is a big one is all I have to say.

[yhwhshalomjr]

As I understand it, she may have been not "Lying" to you but giving you the information that was given to her by her superiors..Thet have a freeze on Section8, but they not limited to Veterans..they are the only ones that will qualify for housing assistance for now..not a rumor but was stated by Housing
Sect. 6 office and The Dept Of Veterans Affairs..if you are a veteran (qualified) you can go to your local Vet Center and they should be able to assist you

[Dbatiste]

Originally Posted by Soulbarer

Apparently not, NYC is no longer taking any new Section 8 applicants and even destroyed vouchers. I would surely be de-prioritized since I'm coming from upstate. Also, the woman on the phone at the Section 8 office said NYC does not take transfers anymore..... I doubt she was lying to me, although I will try again and see...

Sorry but the woman at the Section 8 office is giving you the correct information. What could come out of calling every week or every month? With this economy I doubt if they will change their minds.

I know you want to be in NY, but it might be a good idea to re-think your plan. Maybe find another way to enter the city through another program or maybe try NJ? .....just a thought.....

[UES Single Mom]

I have lived in NYC my whole life... I can only wish to even qualify of some of the breaks out there... Wouldn't I love to get my hands on a rent controlled apartment lol

<---- close to market rate rent and it sucks lol

[mari1294]

You guys are awful. There are people who have fallen on bad times and rely on these programs to assist them. People want better for themselves and their children that is why they want to live in nice neighborhoods. I don't believe you should stay on it forever but in these times where rent is ridiculously high and the economy is horrendous people are afraid to leave a program that gives them stability. Mister get 2 or 3 jobs to pay rent people on section 8 have children who the hell is going to watch the kids when they are working 3 jobs? Pay someone so the money she is making from the 3 jobs to pay rent now goes to paying for daycare. SHe is better off going to school to advance her self and then getting a job not 3 jobs you idiot so she can get sick from exhaustion and eventually lose a job because of it and then end up homeless.

[victorfox]

Originally Posted by mari1294

You guys are awful. There are people who have fallen on bad times and rely on these programs to assist them. People want better for themselves and their children that is why they want to live in nice neighborhoods. I don't believe you should stay on it forever but in these times where rent is ridiculously high and the economy is horrendous people are afraid to leave a program that gives them stability. Mister get 2 or 3 jobs to pay rent people on section 8 have children who the hell is going to watch the kids when they are working 3 jobs? Pay someone so the money she is making from the 3 jobs to pay rent now goes to paying for daycare. SHe is better off going to school to advance her self and then getting a job not 3 jobs you idiot so she can get sick from exhaustion and eventually lose a job because of it and then end up homeless.

The person in this example should just move out of NY altogether and move to a less expensive state or county. No one is entitled to live anywhere. Things change and you must change with the times. Expecting a handout doesn't solve anything.

[cariocagirl1brasilia]

For all you section 8 haters out there. Be surprised not all section 8 recipients chose a path of poverty. Just remember that.....

[Linda Sadworld]

Isn't it nice how understanding most people are. It makes me want to cry.