What are the eligibility guidelines to qualify for assistance?
To qualify for Section 8 rental assistance, families must have at least one member who is an U.S. Citizen or legal residents of the U.S.; meet income guidelines based on family size; meet criminal background requirements; not owe money to any federally assisted housing programs, and must not have been evicted from any unit under a federally assisted housing program.

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1. What is the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program?
2. What are the eligibility guidelines to qualify for assistance?
3. How much rent does the family pay?
4. Will the housing agency pay all of my utilities?
5. Where do families on the Section 8 Program live?
6. How does a rental unit qualify under the program?
7. How do I find a rental unit?
8. How long is the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
9. Is there a way I can get assistance faster?
10. Can I move to another state with my voucher?
11. What if I have special needs?
12. If Pensacola can't pay the landlord the rent he wants, can I pay the difference?