Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Run by HUD / Local Housing Authority, a federal agency
Federal rental assistance for low-income families, elderly, and disabled. Tenants pay 30% of income; voucher covers the rest up to a payment standard.
- Award
- Covers rent above 30% of income
- Deadline
- Waitlist, check local HA
- Run by
- HUD / Local Housing Authority
- Federal
Who it's for
- Income ≤50% area median income
- US citizen or eligible immigration status
- No eviction from HUD housing in past 3 years
HUD / Local Housing Authority decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. HUD / Local Housing Authority decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.