Families must be income eligible at the time they apply.

As of 04-01-2025, the Monthly, Income Limits for the HCV program in Josephine County are:

Number of persons in the Family
Monthly Gross
Income Limits:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

$2,475

$2,829

$3,183

$3,533

$3,816

$4,100

$4,383

$4,666

These limits are based on gross income (before taxes or deductions). Income is all money coming into the household on behalf of all the family members. It includes, but is not limited to:  wages, TANF, child support, unemployment, Social Security and SSI, self-employment, pensions, and regular contributions from someone outside the household. Earned income from persons under 18-years of age is not considered.

HOW TO APPLY TO THE SECTION 8 HCV WAITING LIST:

Applications can be gotten at the Josephine Housing Council in office during business hours, or outside near the Walk-up Window.  Applications may be requested by mail or email also, be sure to provide your complete name and mailing address.  Applications will not be emailed.
Click here to request an application.

If you need help filling-out the application, let us know. We will schedule an appointment with a staff member to help you.

Complete and return the application to our office during business hours. We will review the application to make sure you have filled-out everything. You may also mail the application back or if the office is closed, put it through our after-hours Drop Slot located on the right of our Walk-up window. If there is missing information or signatures, we will call you for the information or mail you a letter to provide what is necessary.  If you do not respond or mail is returned to us, your application would be dropped.

Our waiting list is operated on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not have emergency assistance.  Applicants are invited for eligibility processing, based on the date their application was received, the oldest application is processed first.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED WHEN YOU TURN IN YOUR APPLICATION:

At the time you apply, make sure you list a physical address and a mailing address on your application. If your mailing address changes after you turn in your application, you will need to contact us to update the information. You can do this in person, by phone, or by email.

All family members who are on the application will be required to provide proof of their Social Security number. You can apply for a card here. There are some community resources that might help you apply for a replacement card. You may reach out to United Community Action Network (UCAN) at (541) 956-4050, or by visiting their website at http://www.ucancap.org/ for their help.

Effective 04-25-2025, eligible applicants who applied through 07-08-2024, have been pulled from the waiting list, for eligibility processing.

When we have funding available, we invite applicants from our waiting list by mailing them a letter to come to the office and pick-up a packet.  When the applicant picks-up their packet, we schedule them with an appointment to return their completed packet and provide various items we need to determine eligibility to receive rental assistance.  

WHAT ITEMS WE NEED FROM YOU:

You will need to bring the additional information listed below to the appointment we schedule for you. PLEASE REVIEW THIS LIST CAREFULLY, SO YOU WILL HAVE EVERYTHING NEEDED AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT. The sooner we have everything needed, the sooner we are able to process your eligibility.

  1. All adults in the household (18 years of age and older) must provide an acceptable photo ID such as a driver’s license, an Oregon ID card, a student ID, passport or military ID.
  2. Everyone in the household must provide proof of citizenship. This includes an official birth certificate, passport, certificate of citizenship or a naturalization certificate.
  3. Pay stubs for at least the last 6 months for all family members who are working and the complete name and address (or fax number) for all employers.
  4. Complete bank statements (including all pages) from all bank accounts for at least the last 6 months.
    A transaction report does not satisfy this requirement.
  5. A copy of any divorce decrees you may have had.

FAQ

How long will I have to wait after I apply?

We don’t know the exact wait time. It depends on funding and how many people who currently have vouchers drop off the program.

What if I need assistance right now? What if I’m homeless? Disabled?

The Housing Council does not have emergency assistance. Applicants who were living in our jurisdiction when they applied will be helped before those who were not.

What if I live in a “HUD” house, can I get assistance sooner?

There are no “HUD” houses. You may be living in a unit where the landlord had an assisted tenant and is willing to take another one. You need to have the assistance before the Housing Council can help with your rent.

If I apply in Josephine County, can I transfer my place on the wait list to another housing authority?

No. You cannot transfer your place on the waitlist.

Can I transfer my assistance once I come to the top of the list and have a voucher?

If you were a resident of Josephine County when you applied to the waiting list, when you receive your voucher you should be eligible to transfer to another area.

Once I reach the top of the list, am I guaranteed assistance?

No. You can be denied eligibility for giving false information on your application. You can also be denied if you are over income or if members of your household have been involved in certain drug-related or violent criminal activity or are on a deny list from any housing authority.

Can I receive assistance if I’m single?

Yes. A single person is considered a family. All eligible families are brought to the top of the list on a first come, first served basis.