Section 8 Housing Vouchers in 3 minutes

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A simple story that explains housing choice vouchers. What happens to Renee when she can no longer work a full time job, or when James’ income isn’t enough to pay for himself and two kids?

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Casey Jones says:

Thank you. This helps me understand it better.

kati Bh says:

2 years to wait who live with 2 kids for 2 years this my case right now!!!!!!!!!

Jim Hardy says:

….and here is Shawanda…she has four kids ages 1, 3, 12 and 13 with different fathers, all of whom are nowhere to be found. Shawanda doesn't work but she has a new boyfriend, Trayvon who sleeps there. Since Shawanda does not have any income and four kids, she qualifies for the rent voucher program. She uses her voucher to move out of the city and rent a small two bedroom condo in a most White subdivision in the suburbs. Since she has moved into the condo, Shawanda has received several violation letters from the subdivision HOA for violations of rules and upkeep on her place. She responded to the Board Members that, "you motherfuckers can go to Hell, dis aint my place, I dont own it so why should I take care of it." There is currently a broken down 1998 Toyota Corolla with two flat tires in her parking spot which belonged to baby daddy #3. The 12 and 13 year olds have been seen on Ring videos at 3am walking around the subdivision pulling on the handles of car doors. Auto burglaries have increased 70% since Shawanda moved into the subdivision with her voucher and Trayvon is in the process of developing a healthy drug sale business out of Shawanda's condo. Oh, and Shawanda is currently pregnant with Trayvon's baby.

Jason Ray says:

I got my voucher within 6 months

Haydee Rodriguez says:

I can't read need help I'm disabled and about to be come homeless

Lona B Creations says:

Would a 77 yr old disabled woman on SSA and being evicted be considered for an emergency section 8 voucher?

wanda Johnson says:

I do qualify for section 8

Cherry Muhammad says:

Do I qualify for section 8

Pamela Lewis says:

as fixed income it really help thank you

wanda Johnson says:

Do I qualify for section 8

Crystal Weston says:

bravo! so plain, so simple, so clear about how s8 works. thank you.

bvoasis says:

I got my voucher in less than 9 months

Jose Cardenas says:

wow. this is the best explanation ever made by anyone about anything. I like your teaching style. please teach me more things.

Blywokeum says:

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Manny Never Tells says:

Does unemployment count as income..even though eventually it runs out

John Connor says:

2 year wait? my mother waited over 12 years to get her voucher and she's disabled

Ariana A says:

As an economics student, this helps a lot!

SylvyMilky says:

Crown Prince as the narrator??! Is that you art queen?! Has to be-

J M says:

"The purpose of minimum wages is to protect workers against unduly low pay. They help ensure a just and equitable share of the fruits of progress to all, and a minimum living wage to all who are employed and in need of such protection." – International Labor Organization

Wouldn't there be less need for Section 8 if minimum wage was actually a livable wage? So, theoretically, by having a full-time job… one would be able to support oneself without government assistance.

Sushi Roll says:

The waiting list is closed in Orange County, CA.

Sushi Roll says:

The waiting lists are long and many are closed to new folks who want to sign up. Do something about the rents! They are completely unreasonable.

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