A domestic violence victim suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. As a result, she was unable to sleep in studio apartments because she would become afraid if she heard footsteps or saw lights from the hallway under the studio apartment door. Under Section 8 rules, a single person qualifies for a studio apartment voucher, not a one-bedroom voucher. When she was called from the waiting list and allowed to apply for Section 8, she requested a one-bedroom voucher as a reasonable accommodation. She supported her request with a statement from her primary care physician. The Seattle Housing Authority […]
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