Meet Timothy McDaniel in the Housing Podcast Discussing Section 8 Secrets...
Concept 1: Types of Subsidized Housing - Key Information: Subsidized housing is defined as any subsidy that helps a family with rental payments. While many people know it as Section 8, the video lists several types. - Study Tasks: List and define the different subsidized housing resources mentioned (e.g., Emergency Housing Voucher, Housing Choice Voucher, Homeless Incentive Voucher, Rapid Rehousing, Rapid Recovery Housing). Concept 2: The Three Main Resources for Housing Assistance - Key Information: The video identifies three main sources for housing assistance. - Study Tasks: Create a three-column comparison chart detailing: Public Housing Authorities (PHAs): Goal 2: Master Application Strategy and Resources Concept 3: Application Best Practices - Key Information: There is a strategy for applying for rental subsidies. - Study Tasks: Review the recommended application strategy: apply to your local PHA, other PHAs in the area, and sign up with the Department of Social Services. Concept 4: Additional Housing Resources - Key Information: There are resources for tracking open waiting lists and for general social service information. - Study Tasks: List and describe the functions of these two third-party resources: AffordableHousingOnline.com: A website to track open and "coming soon" Section 8 waiting lists. Concept 5: Low-Income Housing Developments - Key Information: Low-Income Housing is a resource separate from the Public Housing Authority. - Study Tasks: Understand that new low-income housing buildings have their own waiting lists and are separate from the housing authority. Goal 3: Understand Business and Professional Opportunities Concept 6: The Housing Business Owners Membership Program - Key Information: This is a program to support housing professionals and fill gaps in the marketplace. - Study Tasks: Understand the program's goal: to provide support and access to opportunities for housing professionals.