Housing choice voucher (Section 8)

The vouchers are for families with low incomes, seniors, and people with disabilities. You can use them for privately owned single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments.

Find out if you are eligible for a housing choice voucher

You are eligible for a housing choice voucher based on:

• Your total annual gross income
• Your family's size

Housing choice vouchers are limited to U.S. citizens and non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.

Find and contact your local public housing agency to learn more about your eligibility for a housing choice voucher.

Learn more about housing choice vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

How to apply for a housing choice voucher

Your public housing agency can help you apply for a voucher and check the status of an application.

Find your local public housing agency