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Old 09-14-2009, 07:56 AM   #1
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Section 8 Window requirements????
A potential client wants to install vinyl replacement windows in houses that are to be Section 8 housing. He asked me NOT to quote for Low E and Argon in an effort to be cheap. Are there any guidelines for what is required for Section 8 rentals? Where would I go to find the answer to this question? I looked online, but I don't know much about how Section 8 works. I just figured, if it's government, there will be regulations.

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Old 09-14-2009, 02:40 PM   #2
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"Section 8" falls under HUD guidelines.... Pennsylvania

I have NOT read about improvements...you may find some guidance in an inspection section[If there is one ???].
Section 8 units must meet certain requirements to be eligible for the program.


www.hud.gov
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Don't forget about safety grates if required. Make sure who is responsible is spelled out.
I would imagine they will need to meet your areas energy guidelines as well, so don't let his penny pinching ways jamb you up too
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A potential client wants to install vinyl replacement windows in houses that are to be Section 8 housing. He asked me NOT to quote for Low E and Argon in an effort to be cheap. Are there any guidelines for what is required for Section 8 rentals? Where would I go to find the answer to this question? I looked online, but I don't know much about how Section 8 works. I just figured, if it's government, there will be regulations.

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Last I knew, 6 months ago, no regulations about windows, except they had to be there!
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Wasn't a section 8 why Klinger was always wearing dresses?
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Wasn't a section 8 why Klinger was always wearing dresses?
They updated it to welfare
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here is another forum (http://appraisersforum.com/showthread.php?t=145962) talking about HUD replacement windows.
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They may required egress windows in the bedrooms. I know when we do work for RD they have us put in egress windows all the time.
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