What Is Section 8?
Section 8 is a federal rental assistance program where the government pays a portion of a qualifying tenant's rent directly to a participating landlord.
Why it matters
It can provide more reliable, government-backed rent payments for landlords willing to accept vouchers, though units typically must pass a program inspection and rent within program limits.
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