Housing & Utilities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Rental vouchers that help very low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing in the private market.
Links to hud.gov and hud.gov. Applications go through local public housing agencies, not HUD directly.
How to apply
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) is administered federally, with local offices and contacts listed on the federal site. Use the official page above. Your state's human services agency can also point you to local help.
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About this listing
- Agency
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Domain
- hud.gov
- Checked
- November 3, 2026