Wayland Housing Authority- Housing

	12/21/04

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WHA Family Public Housing

The WHA manages 25 low and moderate-income HUD family public housing units in Wayland. These units are scattered sites and are virtually indistinguishable from the surrounding neighborhood. There are 15 single-family units and 5 two-family units. Two units are barrier free.

2004 Annual HUD Family Income Limits by Family Size
One $28,950	Four $41,350	Seven $51,250
Two $33,100	Five $44,650	Eight $54,600
Three $37,200	Six $47,950

SECTION 8 VOUCHERS

The WHA administers 77 HUD Section 8 Rental Vouchers that aid low and moderate-income families in obtaining affordable housing in private rental units. The income limits are the same as the HUD family income limits listed above. When Participants find an apartment in the private sector that meets HUD housing quality standards, the WHA pays the difference between 30 percent of the participant's gross monthly income and the Payment Standard. Participants pay rent above the Payment Standard.

2004 Section 8 Voucher Payment Standard (Wayland)
0BR	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 BR
$1,025	$1,077	$1,266	$1,513	$1,676

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (FSS)

The WHA administers 25 FSS Section 8 Vouchers. The goal of this program is to help families work toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. Each participant is assigned a caseworker. The WHA deposits funds in each Participant’s escrow account matching increases in earned income. These funds become theirs when they successfully complete the program.