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Section 8
The Section 8 program is a federal housing program funded by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program subsidized rental
assistance to meet the housing needs of qualified income persons.
Eligibility for the Section 8 housing program is determined primarily by the
applicants’ income and household size. Families, elderly, disabled/ handicapped
people and single people may be eligible.
The City of Miami participates in both the
Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program which
is a project-based program where the assistance
is given to eligible participants occupying
specific multi-family apartment buildings, and
in the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which is
a tenant-based program in which the participants
can choose the unit where they will live.
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For
more information about the program, please click
in one of the categories listed below:
1.
Information for Current
Section 8 Clients
2.
Information for Waitlist Applicants
i.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist
ii.
Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) Waitlist
3.
Information for Landlords
You can also call the Section 8 hotline at
305-416-1927
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Information for
Current Section 8 Clients
If you are a
currently a Section 8 client with the City of Miami and are looking for a
residence, you may call 1-877-428-8844 or go to
housing.miamidade.gov for an up-to-date listing of available properties.
All Section 8 properties are inspected regularly for compliance to federal
Housing Quality Standards regulations.
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Rights involving your apartment
Rights involving resident organizations
Rights involving nondiscrimination
Responsibilities to your property owner or management agent
Responsibilities to the project and to your fellow residents
Section 8 landlord outreach guide
Tenant Rights
and Responsibilities
You as a resident
(tenant) have rights and responsibilities that help make your HUD-assisted
housing a better home for you and your family. As part of the dedication of HUD
and the City of Miami to maintaining the best living environment for all
residents, the following is encouraged and supported:
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Management agents and property owners
communicate with residents on any and all
issues.
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Owners and managers give prompt consideration to
all valid resident complaints and resolve them
as quickly as possible.
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Residents’ right to organize and participate in
the decisions regarding the well-being of the
project and their home.
Along with your owner/management agent, you play
an important role in making your place of
residence—the unit (apartment), the grounds, and
other common areas—a better place to live and in
creating a community you can be proud of.
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Your Rights
As a resident of
a HUD-assisted multifamily housing project, you should be aware of your rights.
Involving Your
Apartment
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The
right to live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing that is free from
environmental hazards such as lead-based paint hazards.
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The
right to have repairs performed in a timely manner, upon request, and to have
quality maintenance program run by management.
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The
right to be given reasonable notice, in writing, of any non-emergency inspection
or other entry into your apartment.
Involving Resident
Organizations
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The
right to organize as residents without obstruction, harassment, or retaliation
from property owners or management.
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The right to post materials in common areas and provide leaflets informing
other residents of their rights and of opportunities to involve themselves in
their project.
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The
right, which may be subject to a reasonable, HUD-approved fee, to use
appropriate common space or meeting facilities to organize or to consider any
issue affecting the condition or management of the property.
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The
right to meet without the owner/manager present.
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The right to be recognized by property owners and managers as having a voice in
residential community affairs.
Involving
Nondiscrimination
The right to
equal and fair treatment and use of your building’s services and facilities,
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status
(children under 18), national origin (ethnicity or language), or in some
circumstances, age.
Your Responsibilities
As a resident of
a HUD-assisted multifamily housing project, you also have certain
responsibilities to ensure that your building remains a suitable home for you
and your neighbors. By signing your lease, you and the owner/ management company
have entered into a legal, enforceable contract. You and the owner/management
company are responsible for complying with your lease, house rules, and local
laws governing your property. If you have any questions about your lease or do
not have a copy of it, contact your management agent or the City of Miami.
To Your Property Owner or Management Agent
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Complying with the rules and guidelines that govern your lease.
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Paying the correct amount of rent on a timely basis each month.
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Providing accurate information to the owner at the certification or
re-certification interview to determine your total tenant payment, and
consenting to the release of information by a third party to allow for
verification.
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Reporting changes in the family’s income.
To the Project and to Your Fellow Residents
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Conducting yourself in a manner that will not disturb your neighbors.
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Not
engaging in criminal activity in the unit, common area, or grounds.
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Keeping your unit clean and not littering the grounds or common areas.
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Disposing of garbage and waste in a proper manner.
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Complying with local codes that affect the health or safety of the residence.
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Maintaining your apartment and common areas in the same general physical
condition as when you moved in.
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Reporting any apparent environmental hazards to the management, such as peeling
paint—which is a hazard if it is a lead-based paint—and any defects in building
systems, fixtures, appliances, or other parts of the unit, the grounds, or
related facilities.
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Information
for Landlords
If you are interested in becoming a Section 8 landlord, the following
information will help you understand the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
program:
City of Miami Section 8 Landlord Outreach
Also, if you have rental property within our jurisdiction you wish to list with
our office, please do so at
www.socialserve.com
on the web or by calling 1-877-428-8844.
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