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Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

Run by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  • Federal
  • Voucher · per month
  • Housing

What it is

 

Also called: Section 8, housing choice voucher, public housing, PHA, rent assistance

Who qualifies

Low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities; income limits are set by area through the local public housing agency.

The official page has the full rules, which change. Check it before you apply.

How to apply

Apply on the official site. It is free; no one can charge you to apply for this program.

Official site

Check what you may qualify for

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