Section 8 housing program

The Section 8 housing program, officially known as the Housing Choice Voucher program, helps low-income families, seniors, and individuals afford safe, quality housing in the private market. Participants receive vouchers that cover a portion of their rent, with the tenant paying the difference. The program is managed by local public agencies, which determine eligibility and administer the vouchers. It aims to promote housing stability, reduce poverty, and prevent homelessness by making decent housing more accessible regardless of income.