To qualify for Section 8 Housing, a household must meet the Very Low Income Guidelines established by Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of the households initially coming on to the program, 75% must qualify as an "Extremely-Low Income" household. Income is based on gross income from all sources, including but not limited to wages, Social Security, TANF, child support, interest, pensions, etc. Income limits are listed below.
“The Lafayette Housing Authority administers federal housing assistance for families with very low-income, people who are elderly and people with disabilities in Lafayette, West Lafayette and the five-mile radius surrounding the cities.”