Housing Choice Voucher Program

Housing Choice Voucher and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs Housing Choice Voucher Program The Housing Choice Voucher Program helps low-income families afford housing in the private market. Program participants can choose any eligible housing unit, including townhouses, single-family homes and apartments with rent partially covered by a subsidy paid directly to the landlord. Families receiving assistance pay approximately 30% of their adjusted gross monthly income for rent and utilities, subject to payment subsidy standards. As a family’s income changes, the portion of the family’s rent share may change. To be eligible for the HCV Program, applicants must qualify under HUD income limits and other program eligibility criteria. Family income and composition will be re-certified annually while on the program. Moderate Rehabilitation Program The Moderate Rehabilitation Program provides project-based rental assistance for low-income families. Families receiving assistance pay approximately 30% of their adjusted gross monthly income for rent and utilities, subject to payment subsidy standards. As a family’s income changes, the portion of the family’s rent share may change. MOD Rehab assistance is different from a voucher, because the assistance stays with the building. You can have rental assistance while you are living in the MOD Rehab building, but you will lose your rental assistance if you move from the property. If MOD Rehab is available in your area, it may be faster to receive needed assistance under MOD Rehab than HCV. To be eligible for the MOD Rehab Program, applicants must qualify under HUD income limits and other program eligibility criteria. Family income and composition will be re-certified annually while on the program. MOD Rehab is only available at specific properties in specific cities. Waiting List The HCV and MOD Rehab waitlists are now open. Waiting list position: To check your position on the waiting list, visit  waitlistcheck.com . Changes while on the waiting list: If applicants have any changes while they're on the waiting list, a change form   must   be completed. Change forms may be submitted electronically or by requesting one from the field agent to be mailed in. To Apply for Housing Choice Voucher Interactive Region Map Housing Choice Voucher Program Before you apply, use this map to determine your region. HCV Region Map Printable Region Map Housing Choice Voucher Program Before you apply, use this map to determine your region. This map may also be downloaded and printed. HCV Region Map (PDF) Regions for Housing Choice Voucher Program PNG map for mobile viewing. Region 1: Apply Now Region 2: Apply Now Region 3: Apply Now Region 4: Apply Now Region 5: Apply Now Region 6: Apply Now Region 7: Apply Now Region 8: Apply Now Region 9: Apply Now Region 10: Apply Now To Apply for Moderate Rehabilitation Regions for Moderate Rehabilitation Program MOD Rehab Billings: Apply Now MOD Rehab Great Falls: Apply Now MOD Rehab Missoula: Apply Now Eligibility To be eligible for the HCV or MOD Rehab Program, applicants must qualify under HUD income limits and other program eligibility criteria. Family income and composition will be re-certified annually while on the program. Families receiving assistance pay approximately 30% of their adjusted gross monthly income for rent and utilities, subject to payment subsidy standards. As a family’s income changes, the portion of the family’s rent share may change. 2026 voucher payment standards (effective July 1, 2026) Income Limits HUD-published income limits are updated annually. Income limits vary among counties. Income limits Frequently Asked Questions Q: How long does an applicant have to wait to receive assistance? Q: How long does an applicant have to wait to receive assistance?