FAQs Archive - Page 5 of 14 - Housing Authority of Douglas County

Doesn’t this meeting and the information you’re providing apply to Section 8 tenants and not public housing? Everyone here (at the meeting) is in public housing.

Everyone here (all public housing participants) will become Section 8 participants at conversion. The Section 8 guidelines will apply to former public housing tenants after conversion is completed.

Can I rent from a family member with a Section 8 tenant-based voucher?

No, unless you are approved for reasonable accommodation related to a disability. For example, if your family member who owns the rental also provides care directly related to your disability.

Is this conversion happening for just Douglas County public housing or for the entire state?

This conversion is for Douglas County only. Each housing authority decides to pursue this option for their own jurisdiction.

Is there a limit to how long someone can stay in housing?

No, provided you remain within the income and asset limits.

Does HADCO have a Resident Advisory Board (RAB) and are they aware of this change?

HADCO does have an active RAB. The RAB was consulted about the different conversion options and they provided their input on the change to the annual plan (which included the new conversion option) before it was opened for public comment. HADCO participants are welcome to join RAB meetings either in person or virtually. The RAB meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 11 AM to 12 PM (click here to see the calendar). Tenants are also welcome to contact the RAB directly with their questions or concerns by emailing hadcorab@hadcor.org.

Can I smoke in my unit and/or grow marijuana once the program converts to Section 8?

No one will be permitted to smoke in their former public housing units, which will be owned and managed by HADCO. Growing and/or using marijuana is prohibited in any federally funded housing program, including Section 8.

What is the wait list for public housing in Roseburg?

The waiting lists for Public Housing units vary depending on the size of unit needed and the location.

What if I want to stop paying for the water or another utility that I am responsible for or if I decide to start paying for the trash collection?

Because the family is given a ‘utility allowance’ for resident-paid utilities, it’s important that HADCO knows who is responsible for which utilities. If the renter or landlord wants to change what is stated on the lease, please contact the Section 8 Representative assigned to the renter.

What is the Housing Authority?

The Housing Authority is a non-profit agency established in 1944 to provide affordable housing in Douglas County, Oregon. We contract with The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. We are not HUD. For more HUD information please contact www.hud.com.

What does the Housing Authority do?

We provide rental assistance to low-income families who qualify for our program. Initially, we make sure that families who apply for rental assistance meet the HUD eligibility criteria. This includes meeting income limits and program requirements. The Housing Authority monitors participants’ compliance with program requirements for the duration of their participation.