Housing Choice Voucher
What is Housing Choice Voucher?
The Housing Assistance Payments Program, better known as Housing Choice Voucher Program, assist low income families in paying their rent for units they may otherwise be unable to afford. The family selects a unit of their choice. This unit must meet and pass our housing quality standards (HQS) to be eligible for the program. We current have a baseline of 3917. Under the Housing Choice Voucher Program once the family is determined eligible the family is issued a voucher to locate housing on the private market. There is no limit on what the owner can ask for rent as long as the rent is reasonable for the area. The unit must fall within the reasonable range by unit type, bedroom size, location, amenities, facilities and utilities provided. The Housing Choice Voucher Program will pay the Housing Voucher Subsidy this consist of payment standard minus 30% of the family's income. The family will pay any additional rent over the Housing Voucher Subsidy as long as it does not exceed more than 40% of their adjusted monthly income towards rent and utilities.
How do I apply?
A person may apply for the Housing Choice Voucher Program when the waitlist is open. Our waiting list has five preferences.
- Victims of Domestic Violence
- Veterans
- Elderly (62 or older)
- Disabled (Proof of disability may be required)
- Homeless (A Letter from a Gateway Shelter)
All families who do not fall into one of the preferences listed above are then placed on their waiting list by date and time. If applicant has changes in their status all changes must be completed in writing.
Income Limits FY 2013
|
Household Size |
Income no greater than |
|
1 Person |
22,200 |
|
2 Person |
25,350 |
|
3 Person |
28,500 |
|
4 Person |
31,650 |
|
5 Person |
34,200 |
|
6 Person |
36,750 |
|
7 Person |
39,250 |
|
8 Person |
41,800 |
Payment Standards Effective 1/2013
1 Bedroom $507.00
2 Bedroom $664.00
3 Bedroom $889.00
4 Bedroom $996.00
5 Bedroom $1146.00
6 Bedroom $1295.00
The Housing Choice Voucher Staff consist of:
Elaine Letton, HCV Senior Manager
Beverly Christman, HCV Coordinator
Dawn Elliott, HCV Supervisor of Administration
Nancy Ackley, HCV Compliance Specialist
Bobbi Bailey, HCV Specialist
Lynn Burkes, Housing Specialist
Derrick Carter, HCV Inspector
Debbie Crawford, Compliance Specialist I
Amy Gimmison, Housing Specialist
Mark Hickman, HCV Inspector
Kenny McClodden, HCV Inspector
Beth Pritchard, HCV Specialist
Betty Robinson, HCV Clerk
Dequita Simpson, HCV Rent Reasonablness Coordinator
Tyrone Searcy, HCV Inspector
Regina Smith, HCV Specialist
Charles Stoll, HCV Inspector
Debra Thornton, HCV Specialist
Angeline Vaughan, HCV Specialist
Kindra Wood, HCV Team Leader
