RAD Rent

Yes. Tenants are welcome to transfer into a smaller unit provided their family size meets the occupancy requirements of the smaller unit. Transfers are approved based on unit availability and priorities established in HADCO policies.

Your out-of-pocket rent based on 30% of your income will not change. It is always possible that there are cheaper rentals outside the program.

Your rent will be based on 30% of your current income at the time of conversion.

Porting to another county involves coordination. You become a participant in the receiving PHA’s program which affects the rent calculation. One reason for the difference is that each area has different HUD-established Fair Market Rents and utility allowances. While out-of-pocket rent is capped at 30% of a tenant’s income for public housing, Section 8 rent can range from 30-40% of the tenant’s income. While the federal program dictates most of the rules for calculating income and rent, there can be small variations based on the local housing market.

Not necessarily. Section 8 tenant-based voucher holders are permitted to pay up to 40% of their income on rent. Some families choose this option if they find a rental they like that’s a little more expensive than what their voucher will support. Your rent amount in a new unit will depend on your income, the cost of the unit, and if you choose to pay more toward rent.