HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as Section 8) is a federal program designed to allow low-income Housing Choice Voucher program, the participant is able to find housing that meets their specific needs, such as location, accessibility, and school districts. Eligibility to the program will depend on annual gross income, family size, eligible immigration status or citizenship, criminal background, and rental history as it pertains to a federally funded program.

Currently on a Waiting List?

Applicants active on the waiting list must inform PBCHA of any changes to the application within 10 business days of the change. To report changes, complete the Waiting List Update Form, and submit with a legible copy of your photo ID. Failure to keep information updated could result in the removal of the application from the waiting list. Only the Head-of-Household can make changes to the application.

Resources

• HCV Program Fact Sheet
• Submit a Fair Housing Complaint
• Fair Housing Booklet
• Housing Discrimination Hotline: (800) 669-9777
• Palm Beach County Income Limits
• Administrative Plan

Forms:

Landlord Application Packet

Change of Ownership

Portability Packet

Rent Increase Request

Notice of Intent to Vacate

Voucher Extension Request Form

Consent to Release Information

RFTA Survey

Payment Standards and Utility Allowances:

HCV 2023 Payment Standards

HCV (March to Dec) 2022 Payment Standards

HCV (Jan to Feb) 2022 Payment Standards

HCV 2021 Payment Standards

HCV 2022 Utility Allowance

HCV 2021 Utility Allowance

Having an issue? Submit a complaint form.