Apply for a Housing Choice Voucher when rent is unaffordable
A Housing Choice Voucher can help an eligible low-income household pay rent through a local public housing agency.
Costsfree · a few hours · one habit change
Getslarge money benefit
EvidenceB
Last checked
What it costs
Time to check the local public housing agency's waiting list and submit the requested application information.
What you get
The Housing Choice Voucher program helps eligible low-income households pay for rental housing in the private market.
Notes
Eligibility, waiting lists, and application procedures are handled by local public housing agencies. Ask the agency how it calculates the household's share of rent, which documents it requires, and whether your local waiting list is open.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8