What to do about home ownership and Section 8 housing?
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What to do about home ownership and Section 8 housing?
My mother and I own our home as joint tenants with right of suvivorship. However, she has not lived in the home for over 12 years; I have been the sole payor on the mortgage, insurance and taxes. She has been living at a separate residence on Section 8 housing and is up for Section 8 renewal. They are questioning her interest in the home we both have title to. Can she still be listed on the title and still receive her section 8 housing benefits, or is it an asset? My mother is 80 years old and low income ($700 per month). Is a quitclaim without refinancing possible?
Asked on December 28, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Technically your mother's ownership in the home that you are writing about may disqualify her for section 8 housing depending upon the value of her interest in the unit she owns with you. Whether or not she can still receive section 8 housing and own an interest in the unit she has with you is something that can only be answered by reading the qualification requirements for section 8 housing.
Your mother can quitclaim her interest in the unit she owns with you. Before that is done, I suggest that she consult with a real estate attorney on the subject who has experience with section 8 housing requirements.
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