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We know lots of our readers are interested in all aspects of Section 8. Since 2020 the Section 8 Housing requirements have not changed, but make sure you stay informed. We have built a Section 8 Housing resources page on our website to help answer any questions our readers might have.
https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/section-8-housing
Section 8 Bedroom Requirements
- Each bedroom must have a window that opens to the exterior of the building. Exception: Bedroom windows can lead to an enclosed porch as long as the porch has a window that opens to the exterior.
- There must be at least two working outlets, or one working outlet and one working light fixture, in each bedroom.
- Each bedroom must have a minimum of 70 square feet of floor space
- Each bedroom must have at least 53 square feet of the ceiling with a height of 7 feet or above
- Bedrooms in basements or attics must have finished ceilings. In addition, for ceiling height requirements, the floor-to-ceiling height will be measured to the bottom of exposed joists or beams.
- Carbon monoxide detectors must be located within 15 feet of any room used for sleeping purposes.
- Smoke detectors must be present and working within 15 feet of any room used for sleeping purposes.
- If mounted on the wall, the top of the detector cannot be more than 12 inches from the highest point of the ceiling.
- If mounted on the ceiling, the detector can be placed anywhere on the ceiling.
- Smoke detectors cannot be mounted under a soffit.
- Smoke detectors installed on open joist ceilings must be mounted flat on the bottom of a joist but cannot be mounted inside the joist space.
OTHER ROOMS
- There must be a window present that opens to the exterior.
- There must be least two working outlets, or one working outlet and one working light fixture
- If mounted on the wall, the top of the detector cannot be more than 12 inches from the highest point of the ceiling.
- If mounted on the ceiling, the detector can be placed anywhere on the ceiling.
- Smoke detectors cannot be mounted under a soffit.
- Smoke detectors installed on open joist ceilings must be mounted flat on the bottom of a joist but cannot be mounted inside the joist space.
- No ceiling height or size requirement.
To learn more about the entire Section 8 process which includes all of the pros and cons of this investment strategy, please use the link below to set up a time to talk. GC Realty & Development has learned all of the ins and outs of being a section 8 landlord over the years, especially about how to deal with the challenging Chicago Housing Authority(CHA).
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