Applications for Housing Vouchers Available January 9


The Housing Authority of Savannah will accept electronic applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) jprogram beginning at 10:00 on Wdnesday, January 9 until 5pm on Wednesday, January 23. The appoiication can only be submitted online by visiting the Housing Authority of Savannah website at www.savannahpha.com and clicking on Voucher Application. This is the first time in over 6 years that the Voucher waiting list will open.. Due to number of applications received and available funding, the Housing Authority of Savannah has been unable to make applications available until now.

Taking applications online greatly simplifies the process,” explains Earline W. Davis, HAS Executive Director. “There will be no waiting in line, nothing to return by mail…just the click of a few buttons.”

Hitting the submit button will email the appliication to the Housing Authority and giver applicants the opportunity to print a copy for their records. The automatic date and time stamp of the emai will serve as the basis for the order of the waiting list. Anyone who submits a complete application is on the waiting list.

Persons inteersted in applying for rental assistance must be 18 years of age or older and must e a United States citizen or have legal immiration status. as their ame nears the top of the waiting list, the family will be required to verify income eligibility and authorize a criminal background check for all household lmembers over age 18.

“Our goal is to help as mamy families as possible. We know the need is great, but we’re limited by the amount of federal funding available,” comments Lynn Coleman Director of Assisted Housing Programs. “Last time appoications were accepted, over 5000 families applied within the two week period. Due to the current economic conditins, we are anticipating an even greater response this time.”

The Housing Authority’s Neighborhood Resource Center and other agencies with public access computers will be open and ready to help those who need assistance.



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