HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) “Section 8” Assist very low-income households to rent or buy…. Decent, safe, and sanitary housing. Family pays about 30% of their income toward rent….. Units are required to meet Housing Quality Standards.

HCV PROGRAM Financial Eligibility 59,300100% 17,80030% 29,65050% 47,45080% Current guidelines set at 50% of median income. HR 1999 proposes guidelines set at 80% of median income. Lafayette MSA Median Family Income Guideline for a Family of Four

HCV PROGRAM Administration Department of Housing and Urban Development 2400 Public Housing Agencies in U.S. 67 in Indiana, including; Indiana Family and Social Services Administration –Department of Family Resources (DFR) –Community Action Agencies (CAAs)

HCV PROGRAM Household Sizes

HCV PROGRAM Disabled Households

HCV PROGRAM Children Under Six

HCV PROGRAM Head of Household Race

HCV PROGRAM Head of Household Sex

HCV PROGRAM Head of Household Age

HCV PROGRAM Elderly Households

HCV PROGRAM Household Income - Earnings Percent of H’holds with Earnings Percent of Income from Earnings

HCV PROGRAM Percents by Income Sources

HCV PROGRAM Household Benefits Average Gross Rent total $625 per month. HR 1999 allows for variations in how benefits are based.

HCV PROGRAM Duration On Program HR 1999 allows for time limits of five years or more (unless elderly or disabled)