By Thom<\/em>a<\/em>s <\/em>D<\/em>. <\/em>Begley, <\/em>Jr<\/em>.<\/em>, <\/em>CELA<\/em><\/p>\n (Article originally published in the Barrister) \u00a0Section 8 of the Federal Housing Act of 1937 provides a rental assistance program for low-income families and individuals. HUD pays rental subsidies so eligible families can afford decent, safe and sanitary housing. The programs are generally administered by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs). Generally, the family pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income for rent. Household income must be within the applicable limit established by HUD. The limits are based on family size and locality. Family members must be U.S. citizens or eligible aliens. There are income limits. Income includes Social Security and Disability benefits, pensions, annuities, alimony, some welfare payments and regular contributions from others. Lump sum acquisitions such as personal injury settlements, are not counted as income. If the personal injury plaintiff receives a settlement and puts the money under the mattress and spends it over time, the (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA (Article originally published in the Barrister) \u00a0Section 8 of the Federal Housing Act of 1937 provides a rental assistance program for low-income families and individuals. HUD pays rental subsidies so eligible families can afford…<\/span><\/p>\n