Get Section 8 Form

Filling out the Section 8 Form online can be a streamlined approach to assess your eligibility for the Section 8 Homeownership Program offered by the Oakland Housing Authority. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, ensuring you have the necessary information to complete it accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the Section 8 Form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to download the Section 8 questionnaire in a digital format that you can fill out online.
2. Begin by entering your household information. Complete the fields for the client name, spouse (co-borrower), current address, and previous address if applicable. Include your phone numbers where prompted.
3. In the Section 8 Information section, answer whether you are a participant in the Section 8 program and provide your Section 8 client number. Fill in your social security number, rent portion you pay, and indicate if the head of household or spouse is elderly or disabled.
4. List all household members, their relations to you, ages, and sources of income in the Household Size section. Make sure to include any minors living with you.
5. Complete the Head of Household Income Information by providing your name, date of birth, race, marital status, age, and citizenship status. Also, document your annual gross income and employment history over the last two years.
6. Fill out the Co-Borrower Income Information, ensuring to input similar details for the co-borrower. This includes their name, date of birth, race, marital status, age, citizenship status, and income.
7. In the Financial Information section, complete the debt payment details, monthly expenses for utilities, and provide information about credit history. If there are any credit problems, make sure to mention them.
8. Indicate how much savings you have available for a down payment and list sources of these funds. Be mindful of the requirement to have saved at least 1% of the home price.
9. Sign the First-Time Homebuyer Certification, confirming you have not owned a home in the past three years, and also complete the Statement of Understanding where you affirm the accuracy of your provided information.
10. Lastly, complete the Release of Information section by signing and printing your name along with the co-borrower’s details. Make sure to date the signatures.
11. After filling out all sections, review your information for accuracy. Save any changes made, and you can decide to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Take the next step towards homeownership by completing your Section 8 Form online today.