What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program?

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The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) allows private landlords to rent apartments and homes at fair market rates to qualified low income tenants, with a rental subsidy administered by CHA.

• “Section 8” is a common name for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. CHA administers the program throughout Boone County.
• Low-income residents apply through CHA to qualify for a rental assistance voucher.
• Approved tenants can choose any rental property in Boone County that meets CHA’s housing quality standards, has a reasonable rent compared with similar units in the market, and accepts HCV rental assistance vouchers.
• Tenants negotiate a lease directly with the property owner. Tenants pay a minimum of 30% of their income toward the monthly rent, and CHA pays the remainder directly to the landlord.
• Landlords use their own lease agreement and the same screening criteria as any other applicant.

For more details about how the program operates, please call Steven Reifsteck at (573) 443-2556, Extension 7047 or email at sreifsteck@columbiaha.com