If you are an advocate or agency helping someone with their voucher
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Section 8 Program?
How can I find out which Occupancy Specialist to contact?
What are the Section 8 Family Obligations?
What if I have limited proficiency with the English language?
What is a reasonable accommodation?
Does the Housing Authority provide emergency housing assistance?
Please note that program confidentiality requirements prevent us from discussing the specifics of an applicant or participant's file without a signed Authorization of Release of Information.
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and then download the
Authorization Release Form in PDF format
What is the Section 8 Program?
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program helps low-income families pay rent. Rental assistance is paid directly to the private landlord.
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How can I find out which Occupancy Specialist to contact?
Occupancy Specialists are assigned caseloads by the last name of the head of household of a participant family.
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What are the Section 8 Family Obligations?
Your Section 8 Family Obligations are your family responsibilites as a tenant. Click on the link to access the LBHA Library for the Family Obligations Form in PDF format.
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What if I have limited proficiency with the English language?
Upon request, the Housing Authority will provide an interpreter in interpretation services, without charge, for an applicant or participant with limited English proficiency.
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What is a reasonable accommodation?
A qualified individual with a disability may request a change in our policies or procedures to allow them an equal opportunity to access our programs.
Click on the following link to access the LBHA Library and download a Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form in PDF format.
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Does the Housing Authority provide emergency housing assistance?
The Housing Authority does not administer any emergency housing programs.
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