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1. What is the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program?

The program provides decent, affordable housing to low- to moderate-income individuals and families, including people with disabilities and senior citizens. Vouchers are distributed through the Virginia Housing and Development Authority (VHDA) who works with local housing agency partners.

2. What are the eligibility requirements?

Individuals, families, and people with disabilities or senior citizens are eligible to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

3. How does a family participate in the program?

To participate in the program a family must apply to and be certified as eligible. They are allowed to seek housing from landlords who wish to participate. The family may select the housing in which they currently reside or move to another home.

4. What type of housing qualifies?

Any rental housing, including single family homes, apartments, and mobile homes, qualifies as long as it decent, safe, and sanitary as defined by the program Housing Quality Standards (HQS).

5. What are the locations that are served?

Locations served include Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County.