No, section 8 isnt in our county. They have “financial aid” where you would pay 30 - 50% of the market value of the rental, but that would still mean you would have to pay from 330 to 554 for a 2 bedroom. That’s a good price for this area, but makes no difference if you don’t have the $330 to $554, plus what it would take to pay for the utilities and other things necessary. (like toiletries and cleaning supplies).
Sorry I’m not helpful. Your situation is complicated, to say the least, and I’m trying to think it through and point out possibilities that may help down the road — in case your landlord stops threatening and actually evicts you.
This is just my brainstorming, so my feelings aren’t hurt if there’s a reason you can’t do these things, but here are my thoughts:
Anyone would understand that he needs his money, but calculating the value of all the work you do for your landlord, it seems it should equal enough to pay for your rent — especially as it’s been acceptable to him for the last several years. Labor such as you listed is expensive, so if he were to collect money from you, he’d have to then pay for these services.
Maybe you could break down your labor, what it would cost him if he hired it out, then get something in writing stating your labor is worth this amount. That way, if he attempts to evict you, you’ll at least have it to show the court as to why you dispute eviction.