{"id":6729,"date":"2023-04-26T05:24:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T05:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/blog\/?p=6729"},"modified":"2024-03-15T19:41:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T19:41:44","slug":"how-to-qualify-for-a-mainstream-voucher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/blog\/how-to-qualify-for-a-mainstream-voucher\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Qualify for a Mainstream Voucher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HandicappedParkingNED.png\" alt=\"Aerial photo of a parking lot for an apartment complex with a handicapped parking space in the center.\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HandicappedParkingNED.png 1200w, https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HandicappedParkingNED-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HandicappedParkingNED-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">Eligibility for the Mainstream Voucher program is almost identical to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. The main difference is that Mainstream Vouchers are for non-elderly disabled persons.<br><br>To qualify for a Mainstream Voucher, the household must meet the following conditions:<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1681999746225\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Meet the basic requirements for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><br\/>There are some basic requirements for admission that are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).<br\/><br\/>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/guide\/section-8-vouchers\/how-to-qualify\">How To Qualify For A Section 8 Voucher<\/a> for more information.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1681999778111\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Have at least one household member who is non-elderly (age 18 to 61) with a documented disability.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><br\/>Persons who are 62 years old and above are considered elderly, and are not eligible for Mainstream Vouchers.<br\/><br\/>If any household member meets these requirements, they may be eligible for a Mainstream Voucher.<br\/><br\/>This is different from the Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher Program, which requires that the head of household, spouse, or co-head meets these conditions. For more information read the Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher Guide.<br\/><\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-what-s-next\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the basic requirements have been checked, an application must be submitted to a housing authority with an open waiting list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Continue Reading <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.208), 16px);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/guide\/mainstream-vouchers\/how-to-apply\" style=\"background-color:#00143a\"><strong>Part 2: How to Apply for a Mainstream Voucher<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.208), 16px);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/guide\/mainstream-vouchers\" style=\"background-color:#00143a\">Intro: What is the <strong><strong>Mainstream Voucher Program?<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to qualify for a Mainstream Voucher, and get low-income housing for non-elderly disabled renters. 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