Albemarle County Takes Steps to Address Housing Needs with Opening of Waiting Lists for Housing Voucher Programs

Albemarle County, Virginia, has opened waiting lists for several of its housing voucher programs, providing eligible families with monthly rental subsidies to help them obtain safe and affordable housing. These programs include Housing Choice, Treesdale 3-Bedroom, Crozet Meadows, and Scottsville School Apartments.

The program aims to help families with housing needs, and participating families pay about 30 percent of their adjusted income towards rent, while the Albemarle County Office of Housing pays the rest of the balance using money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. However, due to the high demand for these vouchers, the Albemarle County Department of Social Services' Office of Housing moved to a lottery-based waiting list system last year.

The waiting lists for Housing Choice, Treesdale 3-Bedroom, Crozet Meadows, and Scottsville School Apartments are now open, and applications will be accepted until April 13th. Interested applicants must submit their applications through ACOH's Housing Portal. ACOH encourages interested individuals to register for a Housing Portal account before the waiting lists open, and those who need assistance applying can schedule an appointment or visit during designated walk-in times.

The Albemarle County Department of Social Services' Office of Housing understands the importance of providing safe and affordable housing to eligible families, especially given the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The voucher program is a critical resource for families who are struggling to find safe and affordable housing in Albemarle County.

The program preferences mentioned above are essential to consider when applying for the waiting lists. For instance, those who are experiencing homelessness or have previously experienced homelessness and are currently in permanent supportive housing or rapid re-housing projects qualify for homeless preference. Residency preference is given to families who live, work, or have been hired to work in Albemarle County. Veteran's preference is available to current members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans who were discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable, or surviving spouses of veterans. Preferences are also available for families that include victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and disabled persons or families with a disabled member.

The Albemarle County Office of Housing is committed to helping families secure safe and affordable housing. Once a family is on a waiting list, ACOH will rank them, considering local preferences such as those mentioned above. It is important to apply for as many waiting lists as you are eligible for, but not apply to a list if you are not eligible.

It is essential to note that the number of spots open is for spots on the waiting list, not vouchers immediately available. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The HCV Waiting List will remain open indefinitely to accept Family Unification Program (FUP) Voucher Referrals Only. Referrals must be made through Albemarle County's Department of Social Services as a Public Child Welfare Agency. Please do not contact the office directly for a referral.

ACOH reminds those on the waiting list that reception of a voucher takes time, and calls to request a status update will not help move your application through the system more quickly. ACOH works daily to help clients secure safe, secure housing and will serve them as soon as possible.

The Albemarle County Department of Social Services' Office of Housing understands the importance of providing safe and affordable housing to eligible families, especially given the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These waiting lists offer a critical resource for families who are struggling to find safe and affordable housing in Albemarle County.

The housing voucher program in Albemarle County provides a crucial resource for families in need of safe and affordable housing. The dedicated team at the Albemarle County Department of Social Services' Office of Housing is committed to helping eligible families find housing that meets their needs. However, it is essential to note that the process of receiving a voucher can take time, and applicants should avoid calling for status updates to allow staff to process applications efficiently.

Hellosection8.com
Hieu Nguyen
HiSec8 LLC, 10869 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 103 PMB555, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
info@hellosection8.com

The goal of Hello Section8 is to encourage landlords to go Section 8 and allow the tenant to see their Section 8 listing. Following, the tenant should contact the landlord and start the negotiations. The landlord can also search for a Section 8 tenant and contact him/her.
In addition, Hello Section 8 tries to educate landlords about the Section 8, explain what the Section 8 is and support landlords to go Section 8.

This release was published on openPR.