Federal Issues

Change to Section 8 System To Impact HAs in 2004

On April 22, HUD implemented a new Section 8 housing voucher funding formula. This policy is in effect now and applies even to agencies operating under voucher program budgets previously approved by HUD. For detailed information on the potential impact of the formula on housing authorities with Section 8 vouchers, click on Special Publication below. Texas NAHRO is also providing information on steps you can take with Congress regarding this issue.

Special Publication (PDF - 50KB)
Getting Your Message Out (PDF - 53KB)
Sample Letter to Congress (Editable Word Document - 27 KB)
Sample Letter to Section 8 Participants (Editable Word Document - 29 KB)
Sample Press Release (Editable Word Document - 32 KB)

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