Section 8 applicants asked to contact county

Volusia County residents who applied for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program through the county are asked to contact the county’s Community Assistance Division to update their information.

Pre-application status verification forms will be mailed to the 536 residents on the waiting list on March 1. Applicants must complete the form and return it to Community Assistance by Wednesday, March 31. If they do not respond by the deadline, they will be removed from the waiting list.

In addition, preference will be given to individuals/families with a disabled adult who is homeless or at risk of being homeless. If you’re household meets the previous stated criteria please submit documentation (i.e. benefit award from Social Security Administration or documentation from a medical professional).

For more information, contact staff at 386-736-5955 or Section8wl@volusia.org.

Volusia County is not accepting new Section 8 applications at this time. The last time the waiting list was opened was in November 2018.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded rental assistance program designed to help very-low-income families, the elderly and disabled to obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing at an affordable price in the private market. Participants are free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program.

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)

Pursuant to Title II of the ADA, Volusia County does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in providing or conducting its services, programs or activities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of county policies to participate in a meeting or other event, should contact the county’s ADA Title II coordinator, Michelle Leigh, at 386-248-1760 no later than two business days before the event or meeting.