How do I qualify for Section 8 rental assistance - Apply Online - HUD Application, Apply for Section 8 online - How do I qualify for HUD or Section 8 rental assistance? HUD is not the Section 8 program. HUD provides funding to PHA's to run rental assistance programs. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a government subsidized rental assistance program for low income households. In some cases, non U. S. citizens can still apply for Section eight online.