List Ror Rental Assistance Opens Up

First time since '06 for Newark to take Section 8 applications

NEWARK -- Hundreds of people lined up outside the housing authority here as early as 6 a.m. Tuesday, hoping to score a hard-to-get voucher for rental assistance.

The list of applicants topped 475 by early afternoon, but officials expect just 25 to 50 families will ultimately receive one of the federally funded Section 8 vouchers, as demand far exceeds availability.

Among those waiting Tuesday was Beverly Hinson of Newark, who stood outside from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., she said.

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