HUD to Remove Illegal Aliens from Section 8 Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is launching a review to begin removing illegal aliens from Section 8 housing and requesting proof of U.S. citizenship for tenants in HUD-funded housing.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner revealed on Friday that the agency was “requesting” each Public Housing Authority (PHA) “provide a full and comprehensive accounting” of all tenants who are either living in HUD-funded housing, or who are receiving a Section 8 voucher, within 30 days. HUD also requested proof of U.S. citizenship or “eligible immigration status.”
“Within 30 days of receipt of this notice, HUD is requesting that every Public Housing Authority (PHA) provide a full and comprehensive accounting of all tenants who are receiving a Section 8 voucher and/or residing in HUD-funded housing,” Turner said. “HUD is requiring the name, mailing address, number of bedrooms, the cost of the unit, and proof of American citizenship or eligible immigration status as defined by the law.”
“No longer will illegal aliens be able to leave citizenship boxes blank or take advantage of HUD-funded housing, riding the coattails of hardworking American citizens,” Turner continued....
