Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)

Information and Forms

• All About Subsidized Housing

  General information about the different types of subsidized housing, what "good cause" for eviction is, housing quality standards, and a list of legal references. Read More

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  Housing Justice Network

• Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet

  Information about the federal housing assistance program. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• HUD's Public Housing Program

  Answers to common questions about public housing, including who is eligible for public housing and how to apply for public housing. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Introduction to the Housing Choice Voucher Program

  This analysis provides an introduction to the “Section 8” Housing Choice Voucher Program, covering numerous key questions. Content Detail

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  Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)

• Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

  Information for tenants of public and subsidized housing. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Fair Housing Information: Accessibility Requirements in Public and Section 8 Housing

  This article discusses the accessibility requirements for public housing under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Content Detail

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  Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

• Montana Housing Choice Voucher Program

  Website contains a description of the Housing Choice Voucher program (formerly Section 8) in Montana, as well as links to a number of important Housing Choice Voucher program documents. Content Detail

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  Montana Department of Commerce

• Public Benefits: Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing

  Information about the Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) program and Public Housing. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Rent Increases

  Information about when your landlord can raise your rent. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Renting in Montana

  Information about renting in Montana, including how to apply for public housing. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Bridge to Benefits

  Montana Bridge to Benefits is the product of a partnership between Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund. Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund focused on improving the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits. Content Detail

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  Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota

• Resolving Disputes about Your Housing Assistance

  You have the right to contest decisions about your public housing. This guide can help answer some questions about when you should try to appeal, and how to go about doing it. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)