Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

Program Description:

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to decent, safe, and affordable housing in the private market.

Housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, and allows you to find housing (single-family homes, townhouses, mobile homes, and apartments) that fits your needs.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs. HUD develops income limits based on Median Family Income estimates and Fair Market Rent areas. You may qualify for the Housing Choice Voucher Program if your household does not exceed the very low-income limit.

Generally, you must apply for the HCV Program when there is an open waitlist. Each of our agencies maintains a separate waiting list that covers their service areas. You must apply online when a waiting list opens. Our local housing agencies advertise waiting list openings in local area newspapers.

Waiting list openings are also posted to our website: VirginiaHousing.com.

Southside Outreach Group’s service area: Sussex County, Surry County, Greensville County, and City of Emporia.