Cassandra Robinson has lived in public housing for two decades. She said God told her this year it was time to move.
“He said, ‘It’s time to get out of this nest that you’re in. I need you to move and move quickly,'” said Robinson.
She’s about to get her chance.
For the first time in two years, the Chattanooga Housing Authority is accepting new applicants for its Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly called Section 8, which helps low-income residents afford rent in private housing.
Just 200 vouchers are available, but Robinson is among an estimated 3,000 people who have applied since applications started being accepted on Oct. 4. Even more are expected by the time the application period ends Friday.