Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)
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Tenant Based Federally Subsidized Housing PDF
Federally subsidized housing means that the government pays part or all of your rent. The part of your rent the government pays is called the “subsidy.” There are two types of federally subsidized housing. In one type, the subsidy is tied to the tenant. This is called “tenant-based assistance.” In the other type, the subsidy is tied to the housing unit. This is called “unit-based assistance.” This article is about tenant-based assisted housing. Content Detail
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- Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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Unit Based Federally Subsidized Housing PDF
Federally subsidized housing means that the government pays part or all of your rent. The part of your rent the government pays is called the “subsidy.” There are two types of federally subsidized housing. In one type, the subsidy is tied to the housing unit. This is called “unit-based assistance.” In the other type, the subsidy is tied to the tenant. This is called “tenant-based assistance.” This article is about unit-based assisted housing. Other articles on this web site are about tenant-based assisted housing. Content Detail
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- Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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What is the Mandatory Community Service Requirement in Public Housing?
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- Virginia Poverty Law Center
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Senior Citizen's Handbook
Click above to get more information about this topic from the Senior Citizen Handbook created by the Virginia State Bar. Content Detail
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Website
Click above to go the the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Website to find out more information. Content Detail
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Housing Opportunities Made Equal (H.O.M.E.)
HOME in a non-profit organization that seeks to ensure equal access to housing for all people. Content Detail
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Virginia Fair Housing Office
This link directs you to the Virginia Fair Housing Office's website. Content Detail
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- Virginia Poverty Law Center
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Virginia Housing Directory
Listing of housing resources that is specific to the area a person lives. Content Detail
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- Virginia Housing Development Authority
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What Happens if my Rental Housing is Destroyed? PDF
This article describes your rights if your rental housing is destroyed by fire or other casualty. Content Detail
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- Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.





