Intro

For years, HUD has updated its rules to make it easier for renters with a criminal record to qualify for low-income housing assistance. While federal program requirements have been relaxed, it’s important for renters with a record to know the strict conditions that must be met.

How To Get Housing For Renters With A Criminal Record Guide

1. Criminal History Guidelines for Federal Housing Providers
   1. How a Background Check is Done
   2. ​​​​​​​Why is a background check important?
   1. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
   2. Public Housing
   3. Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
   4. Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program (Mod-Rehab)
   5. Other HUD Programs
   6. HUD Programs with No Criminal Record Requirements
   1. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC)
   2. USDA Rental Housing Programs
   1. Have evidence of treatment and rehabilitation.
   2. Save all criminal documentation.
   3. Accurately report criminal history.
   1. Review denial of admission.
   2. Determine if appeal is allowed.
   3. Request appeal.
   Affordable Housing Tip

   Section 8 vouchers can be moved to another area.

   Once certain conditions are met, a Section 8 voucher may be transferred to another area (known as "porting").

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