Section 8 changing after Oct 1st? 90 day notice? Have yall heard this?

[Savvir]

At least you got a job. No hate.

But damn…

 

[Mr.bocario]

Rent is do Susan, Tamika, Maria

These marriage rates are about to skyrocket

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

These marriage rates are about to skyrocket

columbian women making their way to canada as well

don't neg me, @MikelArteta

 

[Chip Skylark]

Long term Section 8 should be limited the elderly and the disabled. Not sure what the right answer is for everyone else but it shouldn't be 20+ years. Like I said in the other thread, I knew people that were on there forever and there were folks on the waiting list for years that needed that break.

Where are y’all pulling these numbers from? The median range for stay is 6 years with people with children leaving the program sooner. The elderly and families who have members with disabilities stay longer.

 

[O.T.I.S.]

columbian women making their way to canada as well

don't neg me, @MikelArteta

Colombian


But yeah.. the cost of not paying attention to the world


“Proposed” but we’ll see

 

[Arizax2]

Where are y’all pulling these numbers from? The median range for stay is 6 years with people with children leaving the program sooner. The elderly and families who have members with disabilities stay longer.

Life experience in the hood. Ton of people had it and didnt leave.

 

[Pool_Shark]

Here you go buddy.

Here’s a breakdown of what is (and what might be) changing for Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs around October 1, 2025, and what’s still up in the air. If you want, I can dig deeper for your specific state — changes can vary a lot locally.


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What is definitely changing

1. NSPIRE Inspection Standards Come Into Effect
HUD’s newer inspection regime (NSPIRE — National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) will become mandatory October 1, 2025, for HCV / project-based voucher (PBV) and Section 8 moderate rehab programs.

This means stricter health, safety, and maintenance standards during housing inspections.

Public housing agencies (PHAs) and landlords will need to ensure units pass under these updated criteria.



2. HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act) Rules Being Enforced Further
Some of the changes in income, asset verification, deductions, etc., which have been phased in, are more fully enforced or standardized.




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What is proposed / uncertain

These are major potential changes that might begin around or after October 1, 2025 — but as of now, they are not guaranteed, because they depend on legislation, budget approval, and rulemaking.

1. Two-Year Time Limit on Assistance for “Able-Bodied” Adults

The Trump administration proposed in the FY2026 budget a cap of 2 years of assistance through Section 8 / public housing for able-bodied adults, to encourage “self-sufficiency.” Elderly and disabled people would be exempt.

However, this has not become law yet, and as of the latest updates, it is still under consideration.



2. Budget Cuts / Shift to State Block Grants

The proposed FY2026 budget also includes large reductions (in some versions ~40-44%) in HUD’s housing assistance funding, and a shift toward giving states more control (via block grants) rather than centralized federal administration.

If implemented, that could change eligibility, how much assistance is available locally, how quickly payments are made, etc. But again, it isn’t finalized.





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What to Watch / What It Means for People in Section 8

Inspections & Housing Quality: If your housing doesn’t meet the new NSPIRE standards, that could lead to required repairs, delays, or units being rejected for the voucher program until they meet standards. Landlords and PHAs need to adjust.

Eligibility & Duration: If the time limit proposal passes, some people who are able-bodied may lose assistance after two years (if they haven’t been exempted). But because that is not yet law, it’s not clear exactly how many people, or how it will be enforced.

Uncertainty in Funding / Local Variation: Some PHAs may face funding shortfalls or administrative challenges. That might delay voucher issuance, increase wait times, or reduce rents they can pay. Also, states may implement any new rules differently if changes move toward block grant models.

Risk of Evictions / Homelessness: Advocates are warning that the proposed changes (especially a time limit + cuts) could increase eviction risk for households that can’t afford market rents if assistance ends.

 

[Chip Skylark]

Life experience in the hood. Ton of people had it and didnt leave.

I grew up in the hood pure poverty (MS delta) and til this day I’ve never experienced (no family, acquaintances, friends etc) anyone being on section 8 for 20 years or entire life. Sounds like some right wing talking point people have ran with with no concrete proof

 

[audemarzz]

Wasn't there a study there are more unemployed than jobs at this time, gonna be a spooky next couple of years.

 

[jerzboy]

This would be interesting cause the same way people need section 8 is the same way slum lords look forward to that government check

 

[JuvenileHell]

Your BOSS is on section 8?!?!?

nikka....where do you work?

that nikka in the wire

 

[DaPresident]

So proposing a two year limit in this economy? It’s about to be a LOT of unhoused people out here for one reason or another, without any safety nets smh…


Not everyone on section 8 is lazy. People out here working tooth and nail trying to keep a roof over the head. Working several jobs, shifts, to stay above water. Are there bad folk out there abusing the system? Of course but back in my day, some of the hardest working people I knew used or were on section 8…I try to have empathy man