Bush Proposes Major Change For Section 8

The Bush administration wants states to manage the vast Section 8 housing programs.

1 minute read

April 5, 2003, 12:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The Bush administration wants to give states control of federal vouchers that help nearly two million families pay their rent, which would be a major change for one of the government's largest housing programs.Administration officials say states could more efficiently manage the vast program, known as Section 8, which covers 2,600 local housing authorities...Critics of the proposed shift, mainly Democrats and advocates of low-income housing, say they fear that states would establish different standards for who could qualify for the subsidies. They also say the change would further burden states."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Bush Wants to Let States Control Section 8 Housing Program

Friday, April 4, 2003 in The New York Times

Housing United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.