section 8 housing choice voucher application process - Necac.org

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM –
INFORMATION REQUIRED
1. Applicant (person completing application):
a. Must have written documentation of current address
b. Documentation must not be more than 2 months old
c. Local preference definition is “lives” or “works” in LCPHA jurisdiction = Lewis, Lincoln,
Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Shelby or Warren county
d. If applicant does not “live” in Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike,
Ralls, Randolph, Shelby or Warren county but “works” in one of the counties, a paycheck
stub is required. The paycheck stub must have the following information:
i. applicants name and address
ii. employer name and address.
2. Forms of documentation for local preference:
a. Social Security award letter
b. Current bank statement
c. Current phone bill – cell or land line
d. Pharmacy print-out
e. Check stub – must be current and show employer name and address
f. If using a post office box, must have a letter from post master that states the actual address
for the person on the post office box.
g. Cable bill
h. Electric or other utility bill.
i. Letter from courts/child support enforcement/social security office/lawyers.
3. Non-acceptable forms of documentation for local preference:
a. You may not use any documentation from Division of Family Services
b. You may not use your driver’s license for proof of residency.
c. Junk Mail/Personal Letters
d. Handwritten Certifications
ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE DATED.
In order to claim a local preference, the documentation must be submitted with your completed
application for review. Once your preference has been approved, you will will receive a letter of
eligibility and your application will be listed on the waiting list with other applicants that have also
claimed or qualified for a local preference. You will receive a written notification if additional
documentation is needed.
If you move after submitting an application, the address change must be submitted in writing one of the
county offices or to the Central Housing Office by using the Find Us. When it is time to issue a voucher,
the letter will be sent to address on file. If the letter is returned to this office as undeliverable, the name
will be permanently removed from the waiting list.

The following information is a timeline on what happens after you make an application for the LCPHA
HUD Rental Assistance Housing Choice Voucher Program:
1. The applicant information is placed on the computer and a waiting list is generated by date and
time order.
2. The applicant will receive written notification of eligibility or ineligibility.
3. When funding is available, the applicant will receive a letter indicating they are invited to an open
slot meeting. At that time, if the family is eligible a voucher will be issued.
4. The following documentation must be brought to the meeting when you are issued a voucher:
a. Social Security cards for all household members
b. Birth certificates for all household members
c. Current income for all household members:
i. Consecutive pay stubs for one month.
ii. Child support for 90 days.
iii. Current bank statements
5. The above are some of the examples of income – all income must be reported.