News: Section 8

Federal legislation focuses on improving Section 8 voucher program

February 10, 2016

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill that would help streamline the Section 8 voucher program for both property owners and tenants. H.R. 3700, the “Housing Opportunities through Modernization Act of 2015,” approved by the lower chamber of Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 2, would change one of the impediments that owners and tenants face in the Section 8 voucher program: the housing inspection. The legislation provides that if the unit was inspected within the last 24 months that a Section 8 voucher holder can take possession of the unit immediately for an interim period of time until… Read More

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Please take part in Section 8 program survey

February 3, 2016

CAA is working with Catholic Charities and other social service providers to collect data from property owners and managers throughout Sonoma County on challenges and opportunities with the county’s Section 8 program. Please take a few minutes to fill out the following survey to help us better understand the hurdles to participating in the Section 8 program.

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Santa Rosa studying measures such as rent control, Section 8 mandates

September 14, 2015

The Santa Rosa City Council on Tuesday will discuss a proposal that would force owners of rental properties to accept Section 8 vouchers. The California Apartment Association’s North Coast Division has strong concerns about such a mandate, which would be premature as the courts review the legality of such ordinances. A copy of CAA’s letter to the Mayor and Council of Santa Rosa can be found here. CAA is urging the council to instead work with rental property owners and managers to explore ways that incentivize acceptance of Section 8 vouchers and wait for the courts to rule on this… Read More

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