Housing Choice Voucher Program
Helping eligible families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities access safe and affordable housing.
Program Overview
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, also known as Section 8, is a federally funded program that assists very low-income families, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities in finding and leasing decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market.
Funding for the program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered locally by public housing authorities.
Waiting List & Eligibility
When an applicant reaches the top of the waiting list, the Housing Authority will notify them by certified mail, return receipt requested, of an appointment date and provide a list of documents required to determine eligibility for rental assistance.
Once eligibility is established, the applicant is issued a Housing Choice Voucher to locate a suitable rental unit. This may include their current residence. All rental units must meet the program's applicable health and safety standards, as determined by the Housing Authority.
How Rental Assistance Works
Under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Housing Authority pays a housing subsidy directly to the landlord on behalf of the participating family. The family is responsible for paying the difference between the total rent charged by the landlord and the amount covered by the housing subsidy.