01-23-2008, 04:57 AM
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Originally posted by adias
I heard from a property management person that there are lots of rentals in the Puna region and quite a few of the renters are county subsidized housing.
This is probably how the county is handling the homeless situation on the Big Island.
Subsidized housing (section 8) has a very long wait list and only covers PART of the rent. They are also very strict about the condition of the property. The family pays portion of the rent and all of the utilities and the deposit. The rent amount is based on income.
If your only income is say, a welfare subsidy or an SSI or SSD check, your rent should be fairly low. But- if you have ANY earned income, the rent goes waaaaay up!
That's how Hawaii handles Section 8. Other states, such as Oregon, are so much more helpful to families in need. In Oregon, my income was college grants and scholarships. I had Section 8. Not only was my full rent covered, I got a check every month from Sec 8 for my utilities! Why can't Hawaii do that? I asked. They say the amount of funds they get from the Feds doesn't cover being able to do that- the lady even threw back her head and laughed when I asked!
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