Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8): quick facts
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, often called Section 8, helps very-low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities afford safe housing in the private market. A local public housing agency pays part of the rent directly t…
Administered by
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, run by local public housing agencies
Who it's for
Very-low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities who meet income limits for their area. Open to women and men alike.
What it funds
A rental subsidy paid to landlords so families can afford private-market housing
Repayable?
Subsidy (not a loan, not repaid)
Where to apply
Apply through your local public housing agency; find it via hud.gov
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Official sources: HUD — Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.