How to Get Low Income Housing Fast - Score High on VI SPDAT Waiting List

[@Section8Consulting]

We offer Section 8 Consulting Services by phone for Individuals and Landlords. Book Appointment section8consulting.setmore.com/ Website www.section8consulting.com

[@stephanieaguila4276]

I need help info please thank you

[@christiemoralez9795]

Cyber Mixologist thank you so much that means a lot I will send email now 👍

[@Section8Consulting]

Your welcome 😃

[@Section8Consulting]

I don't but I have the test on file.

[@Section8Consulting]

It's the same but modified to ask COC questions too.It also city specific

[@CJones-fi2wg]

I appreciate you so much I am no longer homeless thanks to your video helping people like me I will never be homeless again thank you so much and I really appreciate you God knows I do

[@Section8Consulting]

You are so welcome

[@fj1923]

You do more for the people than the government.... I vote for you everyday for the next twenty terms because we can Trust!!!! Thank you for being who the people need. You deserve a citizen raise and some subscriber praise. You are Truly The Man With The Plan...

[@lizstrickland2234]

Best test given by this man ever thank you so much for all your help I scored a 12 thank God 🙏

[@Section8Consulting]

Great job!

[@sarahrodriguez9551]

Have they contacted you yet for housing?

[@sarahrodriguez9551]

Anything yet?

[@deionasanders4081]

Thankyou so much 🎉 listening to you I qualified for rapid rehousing me and my daughter are in so much better conditions. Your videos really are a god send 💯

[@Section8Consulting]

That's excellent news, and you did very good!

[@sarahrodriguez9551]

How long did it take for them to contact you?

[@athenasmith5866]

@@sarahrodriguez9551 I’m wondering the same, I’ve been living in my car for almost 2 years now fleeing a domestic violence attack

[@dennisjay5751]

I found this video this was so helpful if I didn't find this video I would have scored a 4 maybe a 5..took the test scored a 14..thank you for making these videos..since then I think I have watched over 20 of your videos..thank you

[@Section8Consulting]

Excellent!

[@erikar.7047]

Thank you for this, I'm in Colorado and scored a 14!

[@Allenfr74]

Hey Erika R, if you see this reply, I am in Colorado as well, Denver/ Aurora/ or outlining areas, and I am trying to figure out where to go to get this assessment or where to get started for help, could you let me me know where or what you did please, and thank you in advance!!!

[@coryrichey7757]

Thankyou so much watching for the 2nd time. So helpful godbless

[@2lucki333]

Thank you

[@Section8Consulting]

You're welcome

[@sunkissedbydrksknhypergamy3347]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! YOU'RE AWESOME AND A BLESSING!!!!

[@Section8Consulting]

No problem 😊

[@kellydoyle]

Thank you for all of your videos. I’m getting ready to apply for CoC. 55 years old, homeless in a vehicle since Aug.2017, disabled on disability diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, post concussion syndrome, and dementia. (Good times!) I found a VAT for my county but can’t tell if they’ve upgraded to a newer format. Checked all your links but found nothing. In case you have time, it’s Livermore, CA, Alameda county. Thank you and have a good day. 🙂🐶

[@Section8Consulting]

There has been no changes to COC in CA in years.

[@kellydoyle]

@@Section8Consulting Thank you for replying. I can’t find the info anymore, what alameda county uses for CoC (questionnaire). Found it for other CA counties, but each county uses a different questionnaire method. I’ve spent a thousand hours looking for this and nothing for Alameda County. Trying to be as prepared as possible as its highly competitive here (Bay Area waitlists closed for over a decade) and living on the road with cognition issues has become extremely unsafe. Thank you.

[@charmainekomperda7846]

Where do i go online to apply for Hud

[@credencesirani1961]

My mother scored high and supporting housing has contacted us and already asked for pre-screening and she has an appointment with them this month. What should we expect and can this process indicate she may receive housing? She is currently homeless with only some cash aid (135$) and food stamps.

[@credencesirani1961]

I like in California, Santa Clara county

[@Section8Consulting]

Thanks for reaching out to us, we would be happy to assist you with your case and discuss your options with you. Information, Appointments & Prices section8consulting.setmore.com Website www.section8consulting.com Reviews booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/3e1420c3-f468-499f-b362-347e300799a2/reviews

[@VitasFan1]

My state only has the 3 questions. I have been on wait list for almost 2 years. I will be homeless in my car in 2 weeks with my son. We are both disabled. Rhode Island sucks for any kind of help

[@AngelChristinaaa]

May I ask.. What’s the definition of “substandard living conditions “ I’ve been in an apartment where the sewage has flooded my apartment 3 times in 6 months. All the bedrooms, and bathroom. Straight sewage &water The landlord says it will be fixed but it needs new systems that I know they don’t want to pay for. I applied at a HUD INCONE BASED townhome complex and put I was living in substandard housing because I feel I am. However I don’t know if I meet the criteria that HUD uses for the definition of SLC. When u put that on an application how do they verify that? Will they verify it with my current landlord. I’m afraid of making him mad and then in return him giving me a bad reference when I go to move. Will they get me into a townhome faster because I’m living in substandard living conditions? I’m also on Social Security disability due to an organ transplant. Will I be at the top of the waiting list. They said the waiting list is 6 months to a year but I want to be gone sooner than later. Thx

[@Section8Consulting]

Thanks for reaching out to us, we would be happy to assist you with your case and discuss your options with you. Information, Appointments & Prices section8consulting.setmore.com Website www.section8consulting.com Reviews booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/3e1420c3-f468-499f-b362-347e300799a2/reviews

[@joses.colonpagan2575]

if i have been at my aunts for a year will that be consider chronic homeless since i do not own a house or have a lease?

[@Section8Consulting]

It will, and you don't need mention you were at your Aunts house , as for your concerned just report being on the streets,

[@gigia9486]

Hi let there, My parents are in their 80’s and need a place in south Florida ( Broward County). What’s the first step?

[@Section8Consulting]

Call 211 or 311 and get them to do phone application.They only get one shot at answering the questions right so make sure you know all the right answers before calling to avoid being on 5- 10 year waiting list like the rest of Florida.

[@Tinkerginamama]

I receive disability and child support. Should I answer no to income? Can’t they see it on social security?

[@Section8Consulting]

HUD is the federal government so yes they can request a copy of your income statement.I would advise being honest .Also if your on disability you will get priority placement with HuD ,so that's great news .

[@sarahrodriguez9551]

How long does it usually take for them to contact you? I scored a 10 and I’ve been waiting two months.

[@Section8Consulting]

30-90 days

[@sarahrodriguez9551]

It’s been 6 months now 😢 still nothing. I’m told this may take years and Covid is to blame.

[@athenasmith5866]

They told you your score after ? They never told me my score

[@jaejaesquad1698]

Never told me either but did say you are eligible for permanent supportive housing so I guess I scored high

[@athenasmith5866]

Hi Sir 👋 my abusive ex came and because I gave him a chance now my life has to start over and I’m homeless again atleast this time I’m in a car. I took the VSPDAT at this shelter. Are they suppose to tell me my score afterwards?

[@Section8Consulting]

That depend on the worker.

[@telaneyshay9578]

Also too when it says total number of interactions, I thought that meant I could of called the police 3 times and an ambulance 1 time? But your saying at least 4 of those d things individualy had to of happened to get a point.....new subscriber

[@Section8Consulting]

1 interaction for each ER /Hospital visit you can prove (The Limit is 4 ). 1 interaction for each arrest were you are booked in jail (The Limit is 4 ). That's 8 possible interactions.Take the test in the video and add up your points to see how did when you applied .

[@telaneyshay9578]

It says score 1 for tri mobility, so does that mean you would get+1 points

[@Section8Consulting]

@@telaneyshay9578 Yes ,you earn 1.

[@telaneyshay9578]

@@Section8Consulting the part I asked avoid before with the 4 total interactions do u think anyone really bothers to verify those things?

[@Section8Consulting]

@@telaneyshay9578 Interesting you should ask ! They don't have the time or resources to verify most this stuff ,so the test is cleverly designed to get you to disqualify yourself by answering wrong on the trick questions, unless your lucky and stumble across one of my videos.

[@HayleyAnjuna]

So I did a VI-SPDAT in Hampton and I scored enough to be recommended to be PSH. I was told my case would be presented to some kind of board on Wednesday August the 5th. I don't know how high I scored. Is there a time frame they have to get me housed and by get me housed does that mean my own place or a hotel. What am I really looking at here?? These videos really give me an advantage but this is a very complicated system.

[@Section8Consulting]

If your case is being presented to the board , it means you scored off the charts ! Well done.It also means you will never pay rent again and you will get your own place. Now there may be small waitl so you might have to whatever they can give to till they have an opening for real apartment.How long will all this take , I'm not sure but most move in within 3 -60 days

[@HayleyAnjuna]

@@Section8Consulting is it possible for them to put me in income based housing. As I get my wrap around services thru a private agency since I have medicare and medicaid. What I was told was that if I were to go PSH then I would have to start over with new services from CSB which really scared me. My case manager is named Karen and she is doing everything in her power to make sure I never have to be homeless again. Karen has really been a blessing to me. She gets that the system is rigged.

[@HayleyAnjuna]

because the way someone made it sound like was I would have to give up my therapist and my psychiatrist and see one at CSB. I wonder if I am being lied to.

[@Section8Consulting]

Karen, just let them say what they want and when your firmly in the program then you can do whatever you want. I would avoid making changes or demands before your accepted.There idea of a program is having counselor for 1 hour week and that's about it ,just roll with it and make changes later.

[@HayleyAnjuna]

@@Section8Consulting yea that was what I was thinking I could do. Like once I'm in they can't take it the housing away from me if I decide I want to put my insurance based services on top??

[@idalyceballos7524]

I'm not sure where to go. I'm in va and I've seen housing things are closed near me I have 3 kids and single mom

[@Section8Consulting]

Well first I need to know if you want a COC or HUD?

[@Allenfr74]

Hi, i have a very hard question, live in Denver/ Aurora Colorado not sure where to go and where to start… I am currently married, although in the end stages of divorce right now, I have 2 children, (not by husband) under age of 18, one of them is disabled receiving SSI benefits, I applied for SSDI because I can’t work full time from a car accident from a year ago, we have been homeless for over 10+ years, I do get paid 14 hours a week from the state to take care of my son, we were staying at my grandmas house on the couch, no lease, she got a legal eviction for us to get out, because I got a protection order against her son, my father, for threatening to kill me and my children, she didn’t like that, now we need emergency housing, we have to be out in 5 days we don’t have anywhere to go, I don’t understand what COC is or the other thing is, I don’t know where to go or where to start. Can you please help us, thank you!!!

[@Allenfr74]

I forgot to mention that I am trying to get into Emergency Housing, or obtain a emergency housing voucher, but I believe that has to come from a program called OneHome Coordinated Entry System, Im not sure???

[@Section8Consulting]

Thanks for reaching out to us, we would be happy to assist you with your case and discuss your options with you. Appointments section8consulting.setmore.com/ Website www.section8consulting.com Reviews booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/3e1420c3-f468-499f-b362-347e300799a2/reviews

[@christiemoralez9795]

Hi I live in San Jose California And not sure where to go to get on the list or what programs I can qualify for I do make about 53,000 a year but is still not enough to survive on in the Bay Area with 2 kids and other essential bills is there anything out there that will help please advise and thank you for your help your videos are extremely informative.

[@Section8Consulting]

I'm certain you would qualify low income housing but I would have to ask you a lot of questions to figure out which programs you qualify for.

[@athenasmith5866]

I’m in San Jose as well! Have you looked at MidPen housing?

[@charmainekomperda7846]

What if you dint work due to a disability and you yave no proof of income? Im waiting to see if i get accepted for disability

[@Section8Consulting]

Thanks for reaching out to us, we would be happy to assist you with your case and discuss your options with you. Information, Appointments & Prices section8consulting.setmore.com Website www.section8consulting.com Reviews booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/3e1420c3-f468-499f-b362-347e300799a2/reviews

[@brookeamber8148]

My two daughters are disabled and need full time care. I get ssi for them. When I’m asked about disability should I say yes?

[@Section8Consulting]

You should say that you have 2 award letters granting both children SSDI.

[@brookeamber8148]

@@Section8Consulting but if they ask if I have a disability I would say no right? It would count only as person living with me with a disability

[@kellydoyle]

@@brookeamber8148 As long as someone in the household is disabled i believe that counts as qualifying as disabled for the household.

[@Section8Consulting]

That is correct 🙂

[@suegenier8533]

What if I completed the full assessment on the phone they said the will call me back soon

[@Section8Consulting]

If you don't hear back from them in 7 days. It going no place fast.

[@Sabrina-jc6kd]

How long does this take? Case manager filled this out over a year ago with me and nothing.

[@Section8Consulting]

You either failed the accessment or they had no way to contact you.It takes 35 days at longest.

[@Sabrina-jc6kd]

@@Section8Consulting failed? I thought it was a waiting list

[@Section8Consulting]

@@Sabrina-jc6kd If you applied for COC housing its 35 days. If you applied for HUD housing 12 months to 10 years.

[@Sabrina-jc6kd]

@@Section8Consulting welp I got nothing so I guess they denied me 😞

[@sheilatrammel9777]

HI.. I am in Arkansas. Where I live doesnt matter as much to me since I have no home. Where do I go to apply online? In Arkansas they keep directing me to an office in Saline County in which they told me that they are not accepting section 8 applications. They sent me a public housing application.. AND I did find that in Garland County, Arkansas they are accepting the application.. So do I just go directly to their office in Garland County?? I am lost because I cant find anything online about COC in Arkansas..

[@Section8Consulting]

A COC is like sub branch of HUD that specializes housing for homeless or very low income. Here's is there employee manual that basically tells you everything. nwacoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CES-Policies-and-Procedures-1-31-18-cab.pdf .Now for me to find you location to apply at I would need to know what county your planning to apply in .They use a test called VI-SPDAT which is what this video is about ,If you score high you go to the top of the list and don't tell them you have their manual.

[@telaneyshay9578]

I have many questions 1st I live in Minnesota and I've heard something about 14 days in a shelter, do u know anything about that? How important is it that u live in the shelter after taking the spadat

[@Section8Consulting]

Unless your caseworker requires you stay in a shelter ,your welcome live anyplace you want.However its easier for them to prove your homeless when you check into shelter time to time.The 14 day rule is a myth shared by clueless homeless looking to sound smart .

[@telaneyshay9578]

@@Section8Consulting I took it today & was told I had one of the highest scores she's ever seen, (16) she told me to call her every other week. She told me I'll very likely get housing & she told me she normally doesn't tell anyone that......thanks I'll keep u posted

[@Section8Consulting]

@@telaneyshay9578 Everyone who's taken my advice has killed the test and scored off the charts ,Congratulations your more than likely first on the waiting list.You will be houses faster than lighting.

[@Section8Consulting]

Plz don't tell HUD were you leaned this

[@telaneyshay9578]

@@Section8Consulting right absolutely not. Yeah again thanks for the help, maybe I can be kinda a 1st success story hopefully

[@ishasavage1993]

I live in Ontario Canada, I'm currently half way through an unplanned pregnancy and I lost my job do to Covid 19. I haven't been on a lease in almost 2 years but I have been renting a room. Unfortunately I need to be out in a little less then 2 months, and baby comes about 2 months later. I have already applied for housing but I'm worried as I do not have employment any longer and I'm not sure what job I can find and actually work while being a single mom to a newborn. I just need help, I've been a working person my whole life and I've always kept my head above water but right now I'm drowning. I don't want to be pregnant on the streets so I'm going to be looking into an emergency shelter when I have to leave at the end of next month but I don't want to raise my baby in a shelter :( I would love to eventually work and go to school so I can get a good job and be completely independent but I just need some help for a little while, I'm so desperate. I never thought I would ever be in a position like this.

[@Section8Consulting]

If there anything specific you need to know please let me know .

[@bigbproductions749]

I live in Camden County of the State of New Jersey. How do I get COC? I’m low income, three kids. I do have a job full time job.

[@Section8Consulting]

This is the only information I could find and I'm pretty good at this. .www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/announcements/pdf/consolidated_draft_plan_2014.pdf

[@EsauistheCaucasian]

@@Section8Consulting I have the EXACT SAME description as our friend above, "Big B Productions", and I'm in NYC. Now that I have this test and have answered the questions for my points, where do I go next?

[@Section8Consulting]

@@EsauistheCaucasian Here's the Hud employee manual for COC. There are 7 links on this page detailing everything including the tests, answers and proof required and there training.wnyhomeless.org/continuum-of-care/coc-documents/

[@elisabethclancy9074]

I’m 68 years old on social security, disabled . I’m renting a room in a house for 2 years now . I need to find a place to move to . Now live in A. But would like to move to Orlando,Fl. Because it is a place that I can get more help with things that Social Security doesn’t off in any other states . Florida and San Fran Cisco only 2 states that have great programs with Social Security . I pick Orlando because it is one of the counties . Will you help me with this,please . I’m alone in the world . I’m disabled was on SSI then turned to Social Security when I turned 65 . I’ve been trying to figure this out for 2 years . I want to move from where I am because roommate had angry issues . She threatens me a lot . No drug use,no jail, no alcohol use,no smoking ;I am a good person, quiet and like things calm. Just me and my little 8 year old chihuahua . Please can you help me ?

[@elisabethclancy9074]

I can’t find where to get an application to fill out . I am home bonded so way before the virus I didn’t go out . I don’t have a computer or printer to print anything . I’ve spent months on the phone trying to call many numbers all are dead ends . The rents in Va are more than I get in a month for a studio/1 bedroom apartment . I should be using a electric wheelchair because of health issues . But no room in the place I’m renting now . I have no one that I can get any kinda help from . It is hard to be alone in the world .

[@Section8Consulting]

I offer consulting services if that's what your interested in. There's not much I can do in the comment section of this video. [e-mail]

[@jessicadotson6396]

hi i live in jesup , ga and have 2 kids and i am getting evicted in 8 days. i need a place or help getting a place asap

[@Section8Consulting]

Here's there employee manuals, test and scoring systems , click all the blue links and study to score high,Once your ready go to the nearest HUD office and apply .Do not tell them you have there manuals!www.dca.ga.gov/node/4989

[@mi5sshana037]

Do you deal with Homebase and cityfheps NYC? Tips I have phone interview friday

[@Section8Consulting]

I have more than 60 clients going through Homebase and cityfheps, YES.

[@mi5sshana037]

@@Section8Consulting any videos on tips on what to say on the phone interview. I live with my aunt and the building is falling apart. I do not want to get her in trouble she’s trying to get rid of it but I cannot stay here with my son. I’ve been staying with friends back and forth. My son refuses to go to a shelter he’s 17 I’m trying to avoid him running away if I do that. Will your videos with the questions and answers be the same for Homebase? I haven’t had a lease since my old apartment years ago. She has no tenants here and refuses to give me a lease, I have no cooking gas apartment is falling apart and cold she doesn’t have the money to fix it’s a disaster. I need out of here it’s paying a toll on my son and I we are victims of abuse and this is my home since a child

[@janeylyons8459]

How to apply now?

[@Section8Consulting]

I would advise booking an appointment, this is not something I can address easily address in the comment section of a video. section8consulting.setmore.com/

[@sjw4269]

Hi can I get help for Chicago,IL ? Single mom of 3 .

[@Section8Consulting]

allchicago.org/sites/allchicago.org/files/2018%20EI%20Instruction%20Manual%20-%20Final.pdf

[@bettyubiles3929]

Senior apts. complexes concord ca.

[@Section8Consulting]

Call a real estate agent !

[@twilightzonneamerica698]

Hi. I need help. I live in Colorado Springs CO. I just stumbled onto your video while I was trying to find a legitimate link. I'm currently at #44 on a waitlist for Pikes Peak Low income apts. It has not moved since I applied the minute the lottery opened on their website. Im currently homeless. Using census $ for a motel for myself and cat. Only get $185. Food assistance and medical. What do I do. I'm 55 yr young fem waiting on SSI for I cannot work. And ADHD/Depressive/bi-polar/ asthma etc etc etc. No other income. Please help. Dont know anyone here.3 months here. Using advocates for SSI since Oct 2019. Nothing yet. Did a assessment by phone also a friend did one to for me. In Jan. Disability waiting since Oct thru advocates. Hud 1 1/2 mo. Ago.

[@Section8Consulting]

The problem with HUD and low income housing is there's a long waist list because anyone with job and income can apply. A CoC is very low to no income homeless and your housed in 30- 60 days.Your spinning your wheels with HUD and their never ended wait lists. You need to apply for the CE program here- www.ppchp.org/homelessness/coordinated-entry-ce/ ask about( Housing First Act )

[@twilightzonneamerica698]

@@Section8Consulting Thank you so much. ❤

[@rebekahpuma9667]

Do the have this or the continuum of care in pinellas county, Florida? Single mom w 2 teens. Sleeping on family couch. Not allowed to stay much longer. Any help would be appreciated- how/ where do I apply?

[@Section8Consulting]

Scroll down and click on the maps for specific areas of Florida,fchonline.org/about-us/florida-continuums-of-care/

[@rebekahpuma9667]

@@Section8Consulting Thank you so much!

[@Section8Consulting]

Your most welcome!

[@chrisevanski83]

Hello I live in Philadelphia PA need help asap please I had a beautiful baby girl on 1/9/20 my goal is housing in order for her to return home ...I'm 109,% sure I will be at the top of the list can u send me information on the application for my state thank you ur are 🙏💯 a Life saver ..

[@chrisevanski83]

And can you please send me any links available

[@Section8Consulting]

Are looking for COC housing or HUD?

[@chrisevanski83]

@@Section8Consulting coc I believe

[@chrisevanski83]

Or what ever is faster I have until October 20th😥

[@Section8Consulting]

@@chrisevanski83 This my friend is the entire employee manual for COC housing intake , test , and questions.read it and you will be armed with everything you need to score high on a housing list . philadelphiaofficeofhomelessservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ceabhrs-policies-and-procedures-manual-version-1.pdf

[@cutpaperpaste]

I live at this apartments

[@Section8Consulting]

Excellent.