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New Applicant Briefing

You’ve completed your eligibility interview, now it’s time to complete the last step before you can receive your voucher. This course will explain the Section 8 program rules and how it works.

You must join as a Section 8 Applicant to enroll in the New Applicant Briefing. Click here to join.

Introduction

Welcome!
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Introduction. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
What is Section 8?
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Introduction. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.

How Does the Program Work?

You and HABC
Lesson 1 of 5 within section How Does the Program Work?. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Reasonable Accommodations
Lesson 2 of 5 within section How Does the Program Work?. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Your Voucher: Use It or Lose It!
Lesson 3 of 5 within section How Does the Program Work?. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Your Voucher Size
Lesson 4 of 5 within section How Does the Program Work?. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
How Much Rent Will You Pay?
Lesson 5 of 5 within section How Does the Program Work?. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.

Finding Your Home and Moving In

Choosing a Neighborhood
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Finding Your Home and Moving In. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Choosing a Rental Unit
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Finding Your Home and Moving In. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Leasing
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Finding Your Home and Moving In. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Calculating Your Rent Amount
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Finding Your Home and Moving In. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.

After You Move

After You Move
Lesson 1 of 4 within section After You Move. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Reporting Family Changes
Lesson 2 of 4 within section After You Move. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Changes in Your Rent or Lease
Lesson 3 of 4 within section After You Move. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Moving and Portability
Lesson 4 of 4 within section After You Move. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.

Rules, Rights, and Resources

Family Obligations
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Rules, Rights, and Resources. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Your Rights, VAWA, and Discrimination Laws
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Rules, Rights, and Resources. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Rules, Rights, and Resources. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.
Next Steps
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Rules, Rights, and Resources. You must be an Applicant member and enroll in this course to access course content.

Lessons

  • Introduction
    • Welcome!
    • What is Section 8?
  • How Does the Program Work?
    • You and HABC
    • Reasonable Accommodations
    • Your Voucher: Use It or Lose It!
    • Your Voucher Size
    • How Much Rent Will You Pay?
  • Finding Your Home and Moving In
    • Choosing a Neighborhood
    • Choosing a Rental Unit
    • Leasing
    • Calculating Your Rent Amount
  • After You Move
    • After You Move
    • Reporting Family Changes
    • Changes in Your Rent or Lease
    • Moving and Portability
  • Rules, Rights, and Resources
    • Family Obligations
    • Your Rights, VAWA, and Discrimination Laws
    • Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
    • Next Steps