Episode 59: Understanding Section 8 and the Housing Choice Voucher Program

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The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, often referred to as Section 8, is federal government assistance, administered by HUD, for very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants are provided with financial assistance, in the form of a voucher, so they can find their own housing within single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, or apartments in any geographical location. The goal then, of the Section 8 program is to deliver on the promise of housing choice and opportunity for participating individuals.
Bob discusses Section 8 and some of its challenges. Joining the show on the panel is Tyler Craddock, the Governmental Affairs Director for NARPM; Patti Robertson of Property Management Inc (PMI) Virginia; and Amanda Han of Cornerstone Properties in Aiea, Hawaii.
Topics Covered

[2:15] Tyler, Patti, and Amanda introduce themselves and their companies.
[3:15] Tyler explains the Housing Voucher Program and what reforms might be coming in 2021 and beyond.
[7:00] Patti and Amanda comment on why housing security and geographic choice have sometimes proved elusive.
[11:05] Is the Section 8 program able to keep up with the ever tightening housing market?
[16:15] Why the market pressures can sometimes make placing Section 8 tenants challenging.
[20:55] The screening process for Section 8 participants.
[23:00] Is HUD aware of these challenges and is there bipartisan support in Washington DC for reform?
[24:05] Common misconceptions of Section 8 and the Housing Choice Voucher program.
[30:00] Summary with Patti, Amanda, and Tyler sharing their closing thoughts on Section 8.
Connect with Patti Robertson
PMI Virginia
https://www.virginiabeachpropertymanagementinc.net
Connect with Amanda Han
Cornerstone Properties Hawaii
http://www.cornerstonehawaii.com
Connect with Tyler Craddock
NARPM Government Affairs
https://www.narpm.org/legislative

Connect with Bob Preston
https://www.propertymanagementbrainstorm.com/
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