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Housing Choice Vouchers - Empowering Choice

The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is another federal program that assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. The program provides freedom of choice by allowing participants to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments.

The tenant pays a portion of the rent, typically 30% of their adjusted income, and the rest is paid to the landlord through a housing subsidy, administered by a Public Housing Agency (PHA). While this program offers more flexibility, it also has its drawbacks. Finding landlords who accept these vouchers can be challenging, and the program is also plagued by long waiting lists due to high demand.