Housing vouchers

Housing vouchers are government programs that help low-income individuals and families afford housing. Specifically, they provide financial assistance for rent, reducing the amount that recipients must pay out of their own income. The most common program in the U.S. is the Section 8 voucher system, which allows participants to choose their housing in the private market. Landlords who accept these vouchers can receive direct payments from the government, ensuring that tenants are supported in maintaining stable housing while aiming to reduce homelessness and improve living conditions.