Request Section 8 Housing With the El Paso Housing Authority

Safe and sanitary housing is a basic need that everyone should be able to access. However, with today's astronomical rent prices, decent housing has become more of a luxury that most people can't afford. The federal government offers housing choice vouchers that help low-income families, senior citizens, and the disabled afford sanitary and decent housing in the private market to combat this problem. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to apply for the Section 8 housing vouchers.

Every local public housing agency, such as the El Paso Housing Authority, has its unique process, making it difficult to know how to apply. But you don't have to worry anymore. DoNotPay has a rental assistance product that will take care of the donkey work for you.

Who Is Eligible for Section 8 Housing?

Section 8 housing or the Housing Choice Voucher Program was passed into law in 1974 when Congress established Section 8 of the Housing and Community Development. The goal was to make sure low-earning citizens could find a safe, sanitary, and decent living environment.

The vouchers cover a portion or all of the holder's rent. On average, every household must pay about 30% and 40% of its income on rent. People who meet income requirements can apply to the program at El Paso Housing Authority to receive a voucher anytime it becomes available. For one to qualify for a housing voucher, they need to:

• Prove that they are low-income earners. The household income needs to be below 80% of the area median income for a family of your size.
• Be an American citizen or a non-citizen with eligible immigration status.
• Have at least one member of the family under 18, disabled, or elderly
• Not have a criminal record.
• Not be a registered sex offender.

How to Apply for a Section 8 Voucher on Your Own

Once the El Paso Housing Authority has reviewed your eligibility requirements and confirmed them, you can go ahead and apply for Assisted Housing Programs and Public Housing Programs through the online portal. All you need to do is:

1. Visit the El Paso Housing Authority home page.
2. Select the application for housing voucher option on the icon
3. Fill in your information.
4. Submit your pre-application system and wait.

Your pre-application should contain the following information:

1. Name
2. Mailing address
3. Dates of birth of each family member on the lease
4. Their Social Security numbers
5. Gross annual income
6. Driver's licenses of all family members

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Filling the pre-application is the first step towards receiving housing. It also helps you secure a spot on the program's waitlist. The program is currently full, but it does open periodically.

Once you've submitted your application, you'll receive an appointment with an admissions counselor to determine if you qualify for a housing voucher based on all the considerations. Once your name gets to the top of the waitlist, you'll receive a letter with the instructions needed to begin the eligibility process.

Any information you provide will be verified for accuracy. You'll also need to attend an orientation before you are awarded a housing voucher. This orientation helps educate families on the program's expectations, the rules, tips on navigating the procedures, and more. It's worth noting that the process isn't instantaneous and can take years for the application to go through.

The wait times usually range between two to four years. Additionally, it's not always guaranteed that the agency will award you a voucher, especially if you don't meet the criteria required. The process is also tedious as there are many things you need to do and forms you need to fill out before you're approved.

Get a Housing Voucher With the Help of DoNotPay

DoNotPay's rental assistance product helps you plead your case to the El Paso Housing Authority to get a Section 8 Housing voucher. The best part about it is that it works in a matter of seconds. You only need to:

1. Answer a few questions about your income, family size, veteran/disability status, which county you hope to live in, etc.

    

2. DoNotPay will find the PHA in charge of that county and contact them with all of your eligibility information to determine if you can start applying. They'll get back to you directly via email with the next steps.

    

Why Use DoNotPay To Apply For Section 8 Housing Vouchers

DoNotPay is your best bet because it is:

• Fast - Say goodbye to wasting hours and hours researching trying to apply for a Section 8 voucher from the El Paso Housing Authority.
• Easy - No more struggling with filling out tedious forms. You also don't have to keep track of all the steps and procedures involved in applying for a housing voucher.
• Successful - You can relax knowing we have your best interests at heart and will make the best case for you.

DoNotPay Works Across All Companies

DoNotPay won't only help you make your case to the El Paso Housing Authority. We are committed to helping our clients apply for government housing programs. We also pride ourselves in helping our clients find low-income housing in different states.

What Else Can DoNotPay Do?

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