Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is a federal initiative in the United States that assists low-income families, the elderly, and disabled individuals in affording housing. Participants receive vouchers that cover a portion of their rent, allowing them to choose where they live in the private market, as long as the housing meets certain health and safety standards. Tenants pay a portion of their income towards rent, while the government pays the difference directly to the landlord, helping to make housing more accessible and reducing the burden of housing costs on qualifying households.