Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - House Considers Legislation Dealing with the Section 8 Program

Legislation is also being considered to reform the Section 8 voucher program.  Four years ago the Administration proposed a dramatic reform of vouchers that would block grant the program to housing authorities.  IREM joined many other housing groups to oppose this proposal.  Now, an alternative has been proposed that would make smaller, more reasonable reforms to the program.  These include streamlining physical inspection requirements, and simplifying tenant income verification.   The House Financial Services Committee will consider the bill this month.