Housing Choice Voucher Program

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About the program 

The Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as “Section 8” is a federally funded program that subsidizes rents for eligible participants who rent units in the private market. It is designed to assist very low-income families, the elderly and the disabled to rent decent, safe and sanitary housing. A housing subsidy is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of a participating family. 

Apply online

The Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list is now open. You may apply online. More information for Housing Choice Voucher participants is here. 

For those on the waiting list

Keep your address current! If you are on the HCV Waiting List, and there has been a change in your contact information, you must submit the Address Change Request.
Failure to provide your current contact information may result in your name being removed from the waiting list.

Administrative Plan 

The Administrative Plan (pursuant to 982.54) covers both admission and continued participation policies for the program and will be used by Housing & Community Development. A copy of this plan has been submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

Information for landlords and property owners