If a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher tenant gets a notice that their benefits have changed or been terminated, they can request an Informal Hearing with their housing authority to argue against the decision. There is a long process for Informal Hearings, and if the participant does not abide by the rules of the process, the Informal Hearing may not be granted.
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Wait until you have a Section 8 voucher to find housing.
It usually takes months or years to reach the top of a Section 8 HCV waiting list. Any apartments you see now will likely not be available when you get your voucher.Josie Shivers says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a very helpful website. I was able to put it in a Section 8 application, and received a letter that I was chosen to be on a waiting list!"