Section 8 Appeal Process

Summary

If your Section 8 housing assistance is terminated, you must request an informal hearing in writing within 10 business days. The request should state why you disagree with the decision. You have the right to legal representation at the hearing. If the 10-day window has passed, contact the relevant authority immediately to discuss the possibility of a late appeal.

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I reside in the Ewa Beach area.
Hello **** ****, thank you for providing your location. Could you please share more details about the specific legal issue you need assistance with?
I was receiving Section * for the last 8 months then I received a call and a letter stating I no longer was eligible because my income showed I made more than the maximum amount to qualify. In the review they said I did not report my gross income. I submitted the net. After my discussion with Operations Supervisor he sent me a letter dtd */*/* …stating my termination of the housing assistance would be January 31st. To date they have not sent
Hello ****,
Based on the information you've provided, it seems like you may need to appeal the decision regarding your Section * housing assistance. Could you please confirm if you have received any forms or instructions on how to file an appeal?
No, I did not receive any forms or instructions. Myself and the acting Operatins Supervisor actually did the appeal by phone.
Hello ****,
The procedure for appealing a decision varies by location. In Hawaii, you:
- Must request an informal hearing in writing within * business days of receiving the decision.
- The written request must state why you disagree with the decision.
- You have the right to legal representation at the hearing.
If you didn't follow this, you may need to do so.
I can still appeal the decision since it’s been past 10 days?
The *-day window is typically strict, but exceptions can sometimes be made. It's important to contact the relevant authority in your area immediately to discuss the possibility of a late appeal.