Can you apply for section 8 if unemployed?

There are different types of Section 8 assistance. Some of them charge rent that is affordable to low-income people. You must be able to demonstrate that you have enough income to cover the rent, regardless of the source of your income (employment, SSI, Social Security, child support, etc.) Some Section 8 programs are based on 30% of your income, regardless of how much your income is. So the answer is that yes, you can receive Section 8 without a job. Check with your local housing authority to find out how to apply or the eligibility requirements, or go to HUD's website (www.hud.gov) for a list of privately owned apartment complexes subsidized by Section 8.