A flyer has been circulating on social media advertising assistance with applying for Section 8 funding. The flyer and website 'www.govassistance[dot]org' are NOT legitimate.
The scam aims to take advantage of unwitting applicants to obtain their personal information and facilitate fraud. An example of the flyer can be found here.
OK, the house has been rented, but what does it cost to move in? The following represents one scenario of costs associated with moving into a 'typical two-bedroom property with gas heat. It is critical that we support programs and initiatives in our communities that assist low-income individuals and families in defraying these costs!
Costs can vary dramatically depending on many variables, most especially city, location and credit history. These figures represent a non-scientific survey, we called around, of rates for the types of services listed. Your actual mileage may vary.
| Description: | Cost: | Cost Per Category: | Cumulative Totals: |
| Application Fee (1) | $30 | ||
| Credit/Criminal/Work History (2) | $20 | ||
| Security Deposit (3) | $681 | ||
| 1st Month Rent (3) | $681 | ||
| $1412 | |||
| Electric Deposit - gas heat (4) | $125 | ||
| Gas Deposit - Gas heat (4) | $175* | ||
| Phone Deposit (4) | $90+ | ||
| Water Deposit (4) | $75 | ||
| $465 | $1877 | ||
| Renter's Insurance (5) | $150 | ||
| Moving Fees (6) | $150 | ||
| Transportation Costs (7) | $50 | ||
| $350 | $2227 | ||
| Stove - Used (8) | $150 | ||
| Refrigerator - Used (8) | $175 | ||
| $325 | $2552 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL: | $2552 |
The Fine Print:
This estimate does not include the cost of:
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