United States
Benefit
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Also known as: Section 8, HCV
The Housing Choice Voucher Program helps very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe housing in the private market.
At a Glance
- Family income must not exceed 50% of the area median income.75% of vouchers must go to families a...
- At least one family member must be a U.S. citizen, national,or eligible immigrant.
- Must meet HUD definition of "family."
- Cannot have been evicted from federally assisted housingfor drug-related activity in the past 3 y...
- + 1 more requirements below
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship/Immigration
RequiredAt least one family member must be a U.S. citizen, national,or eligible immigrant.
citizenship_status
in
[us_citizen, us_national, eligible_immigrant]
Family Composition
RequiredMust meet HUD definition of "family."
household_type
in
[family_with_children, elderly_head, disabled_head, single_person, remaining_family_member]
No Drug-Related Eviction
RequiredCannot have been evicted from federally assisted housingfor drug-related activity in the past 3 years.
evicted_for_drugs_3_years
=
false
Background Screening
RequiredMust pass the local Public Housing Authority's screeningcriteria (criminal background, rental history, etc.).
passes_pha_screening
=
true
Ruleset effective: 2024-01-01
Quick Info
- Agency
- HUD
- Category
- Housing
- Last Verified
- 2026-01-13