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Guide to Writing Section 8 Voucher Extension

To request an extension for your Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, you need to fill out the Extension Request Form. After submitting the form, the Housing Authority will review your request. Remember, extensions are not guaranteed. If approved, you will gain extra time to find housing. If denied, you risk losing your assistance if you do not submit a Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) in time.

  1. Write your name in the "Name of Head of Household" section.
  2. Fill in your Tenant ID number.
  3. Provide your home address, including street, city, state, and zip code.
  4. Complete the mailing address section, if different from your home address.
  5. List your phone numbers: home, work, and cell.
  6. Enter your email address.
  7. In the designated area, explain why you could not find a suitable unit within 60 days.
  8. Include a copy of your Family Contact List with your request.
  9. Sign and date the form at the bottom.

Document Breakdown

Fact Name Details
Timeframe for Finding Housing Participants have 60 days to locate a suitable unit after receiving a voucher or moving out of an assisted unit.
Extension Request Requirement Requests for an extension must be submitted in writing and received at least 7 days before the voucher expiration or transfer deadline.
Consequences of Missing Deadline If an extension request is not made by the deadline, participation in the Section 8 program will be terminated.
Evaluation of Requests Extension requests are not granted automatically. The Housing Authority will evaluate each request individually.
Inspection and Lease Requirements If granted an extension, the new unit must pass inspection, and the lease must begin within 7 days of the extension deadline.

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Section 8 Voucher Extension form?

The Section 8 Voucher Extension form allows participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to request additional time to find a suitable housing unit. If you have not found a unit within the initial 60 days, you can submit this form to the Housing Authority for consideration of an extension.

When should I submit the extension request?

Your request for an extension must be submitted in writing at least seven calendar days before the expiration of your voucher or the deadline for transferring your voucher. Failing to submit your request by this deadline may result in termination from the program.

What information do I need to provide on the form?

You will need to provide the following information:

  • Name of Head of Household
  • Tenant ID
  • Home Address
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Numbers (Home, Work, Cell)
  • Email Address
  • Reason for not finding a suitable unit within 60 days

Additionally, you must include a copy of your Family Contact List with your request.

What happens after I submit my extension request?

Once the Housing Authority receives your request, they will evaluate it. Extensions are not automatically granted. If your request is denied and you have not submitted a Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) by the expiration date, your participation in the program will be terminated.

If my extension is approved, how long do I have to find a unit?

If your extension is granted, you will receive up to 60 additional days to find suitable housing. It is important to act quickly during this time to secure a unit and submit your RTA.

What must I do if I receive an extension?

During the extension period, you must submit an RTA on or before the last day of your extension. Your new unit must also pass inspection, and your lease must begin within seven calendar days of the extension deadline. Delays beyond this timeframe may result in loss of housing assistance.

What should I do if I cannot find a unit in the extended timeframe?

If you are unable to find a suitable unit within the extended timeframe, you may lose your housing assistance. It is advisable to continue searching for housing options and to submit your RTA as soon as possible to avoid termination from the program.

Can I appeal a denied extension request?

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Section 8 Voucher Extension Example

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER EXTENSION REQUEST FORM

Under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, participants have 60 days to find a suitable unit when they are first issued a voucher, or when they have moved out of assisted unit. If you have not been able to locate a suitable unit within this timeframe, you may request an extension from the Housing Authority. If you wish to receive an extension, you must make the request in writing. Requests for an extension must be received at least seven (7) calendar days before the expiration of your voucher, or your voucher transfer deadline. If you do not request an extension by this due date, your participation in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will be terminated.

PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL TIME TO SEARCH FOR A UNIT.

Name of Head of Household: __________________________________________

Tenant ID: __________________

Home Address:

__________________________________

Mailing Address:

________________________________

 

__________________________________

 

________________________________

Phone Numbers:

Home: _____________________ Work: _____________________ Cell: _____________________

Email Address:

____________________________________________________________________________________

Please state the reason that you have not been able to locate a suitable unit within 60 days:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT – Please include a copy of your Family Contact List with this request.

Next steps:

When the Housing Authority receives your Housing Choice Voucher Extension Request Form, we will evaluate your request. Extensions are not granted automatically. If your request is denied, and you have not submitted an RTA to the Housing Authority by the expiration of your voucher or your voucher transfer deadline, your participation in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will be terminated.

If the Housing Authority approves your request, you will receive up to 60 additional days to find suitable housing. However, if an extension is granted, in addition to submitting an RTA on or before the last day of your extension period, your new unit must pass inspection, and your lease must begin within seven (7) calendar days of your extension deadline. Therefore, even if you submit an RTA within the designated timeframe, if the unit is not available for inspection, does not pass inspection, or if any other factors delay the beginning of your lease more than 7 calendar days past your extension period, you will lose your housing assistance and be terminated from the program. Therefore, we strongly urge that you find a unit and submit an RTA as soon as possible.

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Print Head of Household Name

Signature of Head of Household

Date

550113 JP 10/6/05