Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Tenant Based Assistance
The HAGC administers 1923 units of tenant based rental assistance in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The tenant generally pays 30% of their adjusted income towards rent and utilities and the Authority pays the rental assistance directly to third party landlords on behalf of the assisted tenants. The assisted units are subject to inspections in accordance standards issued by the U.S. Department of HUD.
HAGC Administers the Housing Choice Voucher program for the Glassboro Housing Authority through an inter local service agreement. The program has 262 housing vouchers.
Section 8 Moderate Housing Rehabilitation Program
Unit Based Assistance
The Authority currently has contracts with landlords totaling 15 units in the Moderate Rehabilitation Program. The tenant generally pays 30% of adjusted income towards rent and utilities and Authority pays the balance of contract rent directly to the property owner. The Housing Subsidy under the Section 8 Mod Rehab program remains with the unit. If the family moves, they lose their housing subsidy.
Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Unit Based Assistance
The Authority administers a variety of Project Based Vouchers in Gloucester County. Tenants generally pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities and the Authority pays the rental assistance directly to the project's owner on behalf of the assisted tenants.. The assisted units are subject to inspections in accordance with standards issued by the U.S. Department of HUD.