The Section 8 program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
Section 8 vouchers are administered locally by the City. The Housing and Redevelopment Division receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Section 8 program.
A family that is issued a Section 8 voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by the PHA.
A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the Housing and Redevelopment Division on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.
Veterans Affairs Supportive HousingThe City of Chandler has been awarded 10 vouchers to provide housing to homeless veterans under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH). This program combines HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The case managers at the local VAMC are responsible for referring eligible homeless veterans to the city -- interested homeless veterans should contact their local VAMC directly. If you are a homeless veteran and want to be connected to VA services and programs and other community services call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838).
Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)Emergency Housing Vouchers are a referral-based program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. These resources are accessible through Coordinated Entry. If you are experiencing homelessness or know someone who is, please connect with a Coordinated Entry site.
To be eligible for an EHV, an individual or family must meet one of four eligibility categories:
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- Administrative Plan: Housing Choice Voucher
- Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan
- Housing Payment Standards
- Utility Allowances: Section 8 APS & SRP
(Apartments, Townhomes, Detached and Mobile)
- Utility Allowances: Section 8 APS & SRP
- Income Limit
- Tenancy Addendum | Spanish
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Notice | Spanish
- Authorization for the Release of Information/Privacy Act Notice | Spanish
- Change Report Form | Spanish
- Full Application for Annual Re-exam
- General Complaint Form | Spanish
- Informal Review Form: Applicants Only | Spanish
- Mutual Rescission of Lease Agreement | Spanish
- Portability Request Form
- Reasonable Accommodation Form
- Request for Hearing Form | Spanish
- Request For Tenancy Approval: HUD | Spanish
- Section 8 Intent to Move Form
- Zero Income Complete Packet | Spanish