Phoenix Section 8 Eligibility

City of Phoenix (COPHD) Requirements and Considerations

The City of Phoenix is responsible for administering HUD requirements this means that:

• COPHD will evaluate your assets, income, and background check to determine eligibility

• The income limit ranges from $36,000 for 1-Person Households to $67,850 for 8-Person Households

• The priority limit ranges from $21,600 for 1-Person Households to $52,720 for 8-Person Households

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Requirements

The U.S. HUD sets forth the below requirements which are administered by the Local Public Housing Authority:

• Household income must not exceed 50% of the area median income (AMI)

• At least 75% of vouchers must be provided to applicants with incomes below 30% of AMI

• Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens with the proper immigration status

The table shows the Area Median Income utilized by COPHD to determine eligibility for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

• 75% of Housing Choice Vouchers will be distributed to "Priority" applicants; the remaining 25% may be distributed to any "Eligible" applicants

• If your household income is "Eligible" or "Priority" be sure to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher next time the lottery opens; if you would like to receive an alert with instructions to apply next time the lottery is open please click here

• Circumstances change, if you are already on the waitlist for a Housing Choice Voucher and you income has changed since your application please click here

• Eligibility is limited to U.S. Citizens and non-citizens with proper immigration status. Outstanding debts to any Public Housing Authority can further limit eligibility; Contact us to learn more about your situation

City of Phoenix (COPHD) Annual Area Median Income and Eligibility

Next Steps

What To Do While on the Waitlist

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are distributed through a waitlist. Make sure to follow our guide to set yourself up for success when you get your Housing Choice Voucher.

• HUD Determining Income and Calculating Rent

• HUD Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet

• COPHD Income Limits

• COPHD Tenant Resources

Resource Links

Application Process

Use our step-by-step guide to apply for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. Our tips and tricks will maximize your chances for a comfortable and affordable living situation

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