Programs fka Section 8 expanding I'm Arlington

[Anonymous]

Housing program formerly known as Section 8 expanding # of vouchers in Arlington

https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Housing/Get-Help/Rental-Services/ACHCV-Program

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What's your point? Arlington already has lots of poor people, and so it's going to get more of them?

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Anonymous wrote:What's your point? Arlington already has lots of poor people, and so it's going to get more of them?

Might be a landlord who owns more than 4 rental units. They must take Section 8 renters. That's why most landlords put their properties in individual LLCs so that they don't have to take section 8 tenants.

[Anonymous]

Where in that link does it say that the number of vouchers is expanding?

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Anonymous wrote:Where in that link does it say that the number of vouchers is expanding?

I googled and found this:

https://wjla.com/news/local/arlington-virginia-federal-funded-housing-choice-voucher-program-subsidy-assistance-low-income-households-disability-rental-market

https://wtop.com/arlington/2023/09/arlington-county-to-open-housing-voucher-waitlist/

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your point? Arlington already has lots of poor people, and so it's going to get more of them?

Might be a landlord who owns more than 4 rental units. They must take Section 8 renters. That's why most landlords put their properties in individual LLCs so that they don't have to take section 8 tenants.

I would imagine investors would happily take on section 8 tenants, ensures some guaranteed income. My concern therefore is that some condo or apt buildings will become the "section 8 buildings"

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your point? Arlington already has lots of poor people, and so it's going to get more of them?

Might be a landlord who owns more than 4 rental units. They must take Section 8 renters. That's why most landlords put their properties in individual LLCs so that they don't have to take section 8 tenants.

I would imagine investors would happily take on section 8 tenants, ensures some guaranteed income. My concern therefore is that some condo or apt buildings will become the "section 8 buildings"

This is exactly right. Many apartment building owners welcome section 8 tenants because it is a reliable income source. While Arlington remains a desirable rental market, it's not clear that demand is keeping up with the endless supply of units coming onto the market. So it wouldn't surprise me if investors are behind Arlington's decision to open up the voucher waitlist for the first time in over a decade.

[Anonymous]

Hello, Arlington. Nice to meet you. Glad to see you're doing something to help with the affordability issue.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your point? Arlington already has lots of poor people, and so it's going to get more of them?

Might be a landlord who owns more than 4 rental units. They must take Section 8 renters. That's why most landlords put their properties in individual LLCs so that they don't have to take section 8 tenants.

I would imagine investors would happily take on section 8 tenants, ensures some guaranteed income. My concern therefore is that some condo or apt buildings will become the "section 8 buildings"

Uh, many already are. The bigger problem is the affordable units that have been mixed into market rate units. We stupidly rented in one on Thomas St. in Arlington and gave up our security deposit and paid the last five months rent to get out. People living in those units often have mental health issues and self medicate with drugs and alcohol. IMHO people with those issues should be grouped together where social workers can help them deal with their day to day issues and not affect people who just want to work and live peacefully.

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Anonymous wrote:Hello, Arlington. Nice to meet you. Glad to see you're doing something to help with the affordability issue.

As the county is filled with more affordable housing, how much are you willing to pay in property taxes to support the resources needed for the people living in those units?