Section 8

Section 8 is a rent subsidy program, whereby low-income residents of Kern County are awarded vouchers, enabling them to obtain housing in the private sector. The Agency contracts with landlords to subsidize the participants' rents. The housing must meet HUD Housing Quality Standards for the Housing Authority to enter into a Housing Assistance Payment contract with the landlord. The subsidy is the difference between 30% of tenant income and the Section 8 Payment Standard amount for Kern County. Obtain all necessary documentation prior to your interview with the Agency's Applications Department.

BEDROOM SIZE	0	1	2	3	4	5
FAIR MARKET RENTS	$573	$618	$736	$1,064	$1,275	$1,466
PAYMENT STANDARD($)	$622	$670	$799	$1,155	$1,384	$1,592

ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT PAID UTILITIES & SERVICES

Utility/Service	0 BR	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 BR	5BR
Heating	15.00	18.00	29.00	40.00	51.00	61.00
Cooking: GAS ELECTRIC	10.00 5.00	11.00 5.00	14.00 6.00	15.00 7.00	16.00 8.00	18.00 9.00
Other Electric	15.00	22.00	31.00	39.00	47.00	55.00
Water Heating	16.00	21.00	25.00	30.00	34.00	39.00
Water/Sewer	31.00	33.00	35.00	38.00	43.00	46.00
Trash Collection	13.00	13.00	13.00	13.00	13.00	13.00
Refrigerator	3.00*	3.00*	3.00*	3.00*	3.00*	3.00*
Range/Stove	2.00*	2.00*	2.00*	2.00*	2.00*	2.00*

Rental Assistance

ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT PAID UTILITIES & SERVICES