This Monday, June 3rd, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) will reopen the waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program for the first time in 15 years. The application period will be open from June 3, 2024, at 12:00 AM through June 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Due to the high demand, it is crucial for eligible residents to prepare their applications promptly.
To support eligible residents in Crown Heights, candidate for Vaad Hakahal and slate member Dovid Halon will oversee a dedicated assistance desk to help community members prepare the necessary documentation for the Section 8 application. This initiative aims to ensure that residents are ready to submit their applications as soon as the portal opens.
About Dovid Halon: Dovid Halon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience in assisting individuals and families in obtaining government assistance. His professional qualifications and dedication to community service make him an invaluable asset to Crown Heights. Dovid’s work is characterized by professionalism, empathy, and a deep understanding of the social service landscape, ensuring that residents receive the guidance and support they need.
Qualities and Community Benefits: Dovid Halon’s comprehensive background in social work positions him to provide critical oversight for the assistance desk. His leadership is marked by respect and discretion, ensuring that all clients feel valued and understood. Dovid’s proactive approach to community service, coupled with his professional expertise, highlights his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by residents effectively.
Residents can book a 20-minute consultation to review the required information and ensure they have everything needed to apply for the Section 8 waitlist. Consultations can be scheduled at: Calendly – Campaign for Crown Heights/Section 8.
Vote for the New Slate this Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM at ULY, 570 Crown Street.
Slate members include Dovid Halon, Zalman Friedman, Meir New, Berel Hildeshaim, and Shmuel Rosenstien.
Section 8, also known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, is a federal assistance program administered by local public housing authorities (PHAs), such as the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) in the case of New York City. The program aims to assist low-income individuals and families in obtaining affordable housing in the private rental market.
Here’s how the Section 8 program typically works:
- Eligibility: Eligibility for Section 8 is based on income level, with preference given to families or individuals with very low incomes. Other factors such as family size and citizenship status may also be considered.
- Application Process: To apply for Section 8 assistance, individuals or families must submit an application to their local PHA when the waitlist is open. The application requires providing personal and household information, as well as documentation to verify income, assets, and other eligibility criteria.
- Waitlist: Once the application is submitted, applicants are placed on a waitlist. Due to the high demand for affordable housing, wait times can be significant, often years long.
- Voucher Issuance: When a voucher becomes available, the PHA contacts the applicant and issues a voucher. The voucher allows the recipient to search for housing in the private rental market.
- Finding Housing: With the voucher, recipients can search for housing that meets the program’s requirements, including rent limits and quality standards. Once a suitable unit is found, the landlord must agree to participate in the program.
- Rent Payment: The Section 8 program subsidizes the rent payment for eligible participants. The recipient typically pays about 30% of their income towards rent, and the voucher covers the rest, up to a predetermined limit set by the PHA.
- Ongoing Compliance: Both the participant and the landlord must adhere to program rules and regulations. This includes maintaining the rental unit in acceptable condition and reporting any changes in income or household composition to the PHA.
For more detailed information about the Section 8 waitlist reopening and the application process, you can visit the NYC Housing Authority website (Welcome to NYC.gov | City of New York) (City Limits) (The Legal Aid Society) (Epicenter NYC).
My child applied as an 18 year old and only now was sent a letter at age 34 to see if he is still interested. Please note this is NOT a guarantee and the wait time is YEARS! The process has also changed to be now by LOTTERY from the list.
Yep, first it will go to migrants and illegal immigrants
I hear the slate of 5 will fight this, and help it go to yidden.
They seem really competent and working Bachdus
How will they help this ? The whole neighborhood will be affected. As if we dont have enough crazies and mentally ill in our parks.
Which jew will want to live in a complex with 700 beds of a MICA shelter. Google the acronym to see what exactly is heading our way. Mentally ill. The whole project has to be stopped. The ONLY way it can be stopped is by suing Kathy Hochul for dumping an insane amount of mentally ill and elderly men etc in ONE neighberhood.Even the Chinese fought this.
Vital Brooklyn https://hcr.ny.gov/governor-cuomo-unveils-plans-new-affordable-housing-development-flatbush-part-14-billion-vital
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And what about the Jewish immigrants? Where’s your אהבת ישראל? We’re living with our 8 children in 2,5 bedroom apartment with one bathroom. No family. No brothers, sisters, just immigrants. Do you hate us? No רחמנות?
Who are you anyway? Why would your real life be more important then what a billionaire who has no values campaigns about?!
Of course immigrants are bad. I mean only naturally born citizens deserve anything, because they didn’t have to work or sacrifice anything at all. Get real.
While this is an important service more importantly WHAT can we do to support the candidates with the MONSTER shelters coming to town ?!!!!
Don’t do anything at all if you can’t do exactly what I decided is most important. Sorry what I believe everyone (obviously – I mean why wouldn’t everyone agree with me) believes is most important.
Was very impressed with the 5 at the election meeting
We need to vote for the 5 young people if we want change.
Young is not a qualification. Dedicated, experienced, not beholden to one segment of the community vs the rest, and willing to listen
Passion and a vision to see the needs of the community in the future and work with powers to be to access resources for community development
When the whole slate of 5 are ALL from the same Shul, is that not a concern?
If you are on the list for specific addresses, can that application help?
No, This is a for all five boroughs. This does not help with specific buildings.
Some of the members of the slate are literally Johnny come lately instead of never done anything productive for the community or for themselves. I don’t want to mention anyone by name but the coalition would get a lot more votes if they just picked more wisely. Chaplain Jake Goldstein has experience Darius in leadership and government, And yes while he may have faults like anybody serving in commutal affairs for a long time he definitely brings something to the table that none of the 5 do. I agree vote 5 candidates But make sure Chaplin Goldstein is one of… Read more »
Chaplain Goldstein voted YES to the shelters on maple street ! This is public info thst can be looked up online . It’s not a secret
He voted pro 829 maple. Heart of the Jewish community now we pay the price….
Young energy is good but experience is key!
Vote the young slate for energy, Vote the experienced gentleman for guidance!
How can a community council that has anything to do with community needs and government funding hold an election that does not allow women to vote??? How it it even legal???