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You have a Section 8 Voucher and you are considering moving. How does this work? How Do I Port My Section 8 Voucher (Use My Voucher and Move to A New Area)? The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program allows voucher holders to transfer their vouchers to another geographic area. This is called portability. The […]

General information on How Do I Apply for Section 8 Housing in San Mateo County? You must fill out an application. Frequently, you will be required to fill out a pre-application. To obtain an application, please visit: In person (possibly closed or limited hours due to COVID) Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM)264 […]

What is Section 8?  The Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program helps low-income tenants seeking affordable rental housing with a rent subsidy to rent an apartment owned by private landlords. The rent subsidy is provided to you, the tenant, in a voucher through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.  What Is the […]