Affordable Housing Online is monitoring the federal government's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. As of March 13, 2020, Public Housing Agencies across the nation are closing their doors to the public. Most offices are still running and will communicate by phone, email, or mail. Some offices have drop boxes installed outside, so documents can still be hand-delivered. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, expect a long wait time (days or weeks) for a response. To find your local PHA's contact info, browse by state here.
An extensive list of coronavirus resources for low-income households can be found here.
Housing Choice Voucher
HUD's major tenant-based rental assistance program, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers allow low-income households to receive rental assistance in a home of their choice. Housing Choice Voucher tenants pay 30% of their monthly income for rent and the federal government pays the landlord the remainder through a local housing authority. Payments to landlords are restricted by the area's Fair Market Rent (FMR). This is called the Housing Assistance Payment, or HAP.
Related Definitions:
- Section 8
- Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
- Family Unification Program (FUP)
- Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS)
- Voucher Portability
- Mainstream Voucher
- Non-Elderly Disabled Vouchers (NED)
- Payment Standards
- Project-Based Vouchers (PBV)
- Public Housing Agency (PHA)
- Section 8 Administrative Plan
- Tenant Based Section 8
- Utiltiy Reimbursement
- Project Based Section 8
- Housing Quality Standards
- Income-Based Rent
- Request for Tenancy Approval
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