What are Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers?
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes and apartments. A family that is issued a housing choice voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family’s choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family’s present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by NYCHA. A rental subsidy is paid to the owner directly by NYCHA on behalf of the family. The family then pays 30% of household income as the difference between the contract rent approved for the owner and the amount subsidized by the program.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to rent decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Since the rental assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find and lease privately owned housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. Section 8 housing choice vouchers are administered locally by public and Indian housing agencies (HAs). The HAs receive Federal funds from HUD to administer the Section 8 programs. A family issued a housing choice voucher is responsible for finding and selecting a suitable rental unit of their choice, which may include their present unit. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by th
2. AM I ELIGIBLE? 3. HOW DO I APPLY? 4. LOCAL PREFERENCES AND WAITING LISTS; WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY AFFECT ME? 5. HOUSING VOUCHERS — HOW DO THEY WORK? 6. THE RENT SUBSIDY 7. CAN I MOVE AND CONTINUE TO RECEIVE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ASSISTANCE? 8. ROLES: THE TENANT, THE LANDLORD, THE HOUSING AGENCY, & HUD 9. PROGRAMS EXPLAINED The Family Unification Program (FUP) Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (VASH) The Housing Options Program (HOP) Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Project Based Assistance (PBA) AIDS program McKinney Section 8 SRO Moderate Rehabilitation JOBLink Raising the Next Generation Mainstream Housing Designated Housing Department of Mental Health Voucher Program Department of Mental Retardation Voucher Program Independent Living Program Greater Plymouth Area Supportive Housing Program 10. REGIONAL NON-PROFIT AGENCIES That administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program 11. LOCAL HOUSING AUTORITIES that Administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Pro
