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

For the Section 8 PBRA program, HUD partners with private owners and housing authorities to give tenants income-based rent for some or all apartments in a development. This is a long running housing program, and many Section 8 PBRA developments are located nationwide.

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.

How To Get Project-Based Rental Assistance 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.