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What Is the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Program?

The Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program allows low-income renters to pay a portion of their monthly income for rent.

Section 8 PBRA participants have a unit assigned to them by a federal housing authority, or private property management company. The frequency of waiting list openings varies, depending on the area.

The Section 8 PBRA program has a similar name to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program; but they are not the same. Only the Section 8 HCV program allows participants to choose their own unit.

Read this guide to learn how to apply to the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program.

Start the guide at Part 1: Who Qualifies for the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program? or choose a topic from the list below.

Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Guide Guide

  1. Who Qualifies for the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program?
    1. Basic Requirements
    2. Income Eligibility
    3. Restrictions and Preferences
    4. Common Disqualifiers
  2. How Do I Find a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Apartment?
  3. How Do I Apply to a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Apartment?
    1. Obtain the application.
    2. Complete the application.
    3. Submit the application.
  4. What Do I Do After Applying to a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Apartment?
    1. Wait for your application to be processed.
    2. Confirm your waiting list status.
    3. Estimate your wait time.
    4. Stay in contact with the housing office.
    5. Move into offered unit.