Section 8 & SSI?

Question

I collect SSI and I would like to apply for section 8, can I still get my ssi payments in conjunction with being on Section 8 for my housing? Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes, you can get both.

SSI is administered by the Social Security Administration and is typically (but not always) provided to disabled individuals.

Section 8 is ultimately administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Although there are dollar maximum income limits for the Section 8 program, there is no restriction on the type of source of income an individual may have.  Therefore, you can certainly collect SSI and receive Section 8 assistance.

Your rent will be based on a up to 30% of your household income.  Let's assume that you receive $500 per month (gross) in SSI income and that this is your sole source of income:

$500 x 12 = $6,000  

Underthe federal Section 8 program, you'll receive a $400 elderly allowance if you are the head-of-household and disabled.  Therefore:

$6,000 - $400= $5,600

$5,600 x 0.3/12= $140 (TTP)

If there is a utility allowance, it will be deducated from the TTP.

Answer 2

If you get it for disability you can also get section 8, the SSI is your income and 1/3 goes to rent.

If you are senior and collecting SSI you do not qualify for section 8.

Answer 3

There might theoretically be some upper limit to the benefits you can collect at one time.  Generally, if you qualify for Section 8, you get it.   If the rent is $675,  HUD pays the landlord $600 and you pay the landlord $75.   If HUD pays and you don't , you get evicted even tho the landlord got most of his money.

Answer 4

They are two different programs, so you probably can get both at the same time.