Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

Section 8 Program Information

The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program designed to assist very low-income families in paying rent for private housing of their choice. The Housing Authority is currently providing assistance to more than 260 families through this program. To participate in the program, the family must meet all of the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualify as an individual or family
Income from assets included with other income does not exceed the Income Limits (2025)
No indebtedness to any Housing Authority
Has not committed fraud, misrepresentation or falsification of information
No history of violent criminal activity

For more information regarding the Section 8 Voucher Program please visit the Housing Choice Voucher Fact Sheet

Payment Standards (Voucher Amount Maximum)

The MHA HCVP pays up to 110% of the Small Market Fair Rent ("SMFR"). Click here for the MHA 2025 Payment Standards (listed by zip code) to determine the approved gross (contract rent + utilities) rent maximum for your unit.

Portals

Portal for Section 8 Applicants

The portal is used to update information on our application and look up the current status.

Portal for participants of the Section 8 Program

Portal is used to communicate and send documentation to the Section 8 office.

Portal is for current landlords that rent unit to Section 8 Voucher participants

The portal is used to communicate with the Section 8 office, look up rent amounts and print 1099s.

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