What is Section 8?

The Section 8 program provides assistance for low income families in the private rental market through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Rental Voucher holders select a unit from the private rental market. Rental assistance makes market rate housing affordable for low-income families. Program participants pay approximately 30% of monthly adjusted income towards rent and utilities. The Housing Assistance Payment subsidizes the balance of the rent to the property owner.

How can I become a part of this rental assistance program?

Eligibility for a rental voucher is determined by the Fond du Lac County Housing Authority based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to U.S. citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority has a preference for families that live and/or work in Fond du Lac County. In general, the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county in which the family chooses to live. Median income levels are published by HUD and vary by location. You would first need to complete an application to be applied to our waiting list. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the Housing Authority will contact you by letter, collect information on family income, assets and family composition. The Housing Authority will verify this information with other local agencies, you employer and bank, and will use the information to determine program eligibility and the amount of the rental assistance payment.

Where can I live?

Once your family has been issued a Housing Choice Voucher by the Fond du Lac County Housing Authority, you can search the private rental market in Fond du Lac County for a housing unit that is decent, safe and sanitary according the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) established by HUD and the Fond du Lac County Housing Authority.

Tenant Information

Below is basic information on the program that presented at the tenant briefing when the family is issued a Housing Choice Voucher.

Section 8 Orientation for Tenants

Housing Choice Voucher Program Information for Landlords

The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority (AHA) is pleased to provide you with this guide of information on our Housing Choice Voucher Subsidy Program. The voucher program offers rental assistance that is paid directly to the owners and/or property managers, on behalf of qualified low income participants.

Voucher Program for Landlords

Under contract with HUD, the Fond du Lac County Housing Authority provides rental assistance to more than 430 families through out Fond du Lac County. The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority administers this program under the regulations and guidelines of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All units under the program are inspected by the Housing Authority. Below is a copy of the inspection form used by the Housing Authority.

52580-a Inspection Form