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Intro

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.

Start the guide at Part 1: What is an Informal Hearing? or choose a topic from the list below.

How to Appeal a Section 8 HCV Termination or Change Guide

  1. What is an Informal Hearing?
  2. Who Can Request an Informal Hearing?
  3. Steps Before Requesting an Informal Hearing
    1. Documentation
    2. Contact Caseworker
    3. PHA Appointment
    4. Request Hearing
  4. How To Request an Informal Hearing
    1. General Suggestions
    2. Sample Letter
  5. Who Is Involved in the Hearing
    1. Hearing Officer
    2. PHA Representative
    3. Participant’s Representative
    4. Impartial Observer
    5. Security Personnel
  6. What Happens Before the Informal Hearing
    1. Notification
    2. Discovery
  7. What Happens After the Informal Hearing