This federal program provides rent subsidies for very low income people who find their own housing in private homes and apartment buildings. MSHDA administers approximately 24,000 Housing Choice Vouchers. Renters can find more information in our "Guidelines for Tenants" brochure. Landlords can find more information in our "Landlord Guidelines" brochure.

For tips on what to look for in a rental unit, refer to the brochure "A Good Place to Live".

HUD regulations encourage applicants with Housing Choice Vouchers to look for housing outside of concentrated areas, maps are available to identify those areas.

Note: The waiting list for this program is very long and is closed when full. Open application periods are advertized in the newspapers. To apply for a Housing Choice Voucher contact the Housing Agent assigned to the county where you wish to reside. The Housing Agent will verify the status (open vs. closed) of the waiting list, explain eligibility requirements, etc.

Participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program may qualify for other opportunities such as the Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Programs.