Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

What happens next? 

Once CDA has received your documentation your file will be assigned to a housing specialist. They will send the following information to you within 10 business days by the manner you indicate on your briefing certificate: 

1.  Voucher- You must sign, date and submit a copy to your assigned housing specialist
2. Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) Form- This form needs to be completed by the housing provider/landlord and returned to CDA along with a copy of the proposed, unsigned 12-month lease for the unit you wish to rent. This form must also be signed by the voucher holder in order for CDA to proceed with processing the unit upon receipt.
3. Gross Rent Voucher Limit Calculation- This shows your voucher bedroom size, gross rent (contract rent + unit utility allowance) voucher limit and the calculations of 30% and 40% of your monthly adjusted income
4. Utility Allowance Worksheets- Make sure to utilize the worksheet that matches with the unit type you are looking to rent. If you are looking at a unit smaller than your voucher size, use the actual unit size. If you are looking at a unit larger than your voucher size, use your actual voucher size