Receiving Assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program

The Housing Choice Voucher program, formerly known as Section 8, can help you get affordable housing through rental assistance. We’re here to help, whether you currently have a Housing Choice Voucher or want to be considered for one. Start by clicking the box below that describes your situation best. You’ll find the resources you need, from frequently asked questions to portals that help you quickly take care of important housing paperwork.

Do You Already Have a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)?
Don’t Have a Housing Choice Voucher, but Looking for Rental Assistance or Affordable Housing?
Learn More About the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program

Do You Already Have a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)?

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What you can do on this page:

  • Sign in or sign up for the Tenant Portal
  • View your rent amount
  • Request to add or remove someone from your household
  • Report an income change
  • Begin the move out process
  • Request a reasonable accommodation
  • Message your Housing Specialist

Don’t Have a Housing Choice Voucher, but Looking for Rental Assistance or Affordable Housing?

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What you can do on this page:

  • Join SCCHA’s interest lists to be considered to receive rental assistance as part of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program
  • Find information about affordable housing options offered by SCCHA’s property management companies (Please note: this is NOT the Housing Choice Voucher program and you must inquire directly with the property management companies)

Learn More About the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program

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The Housing Choice Voucher program helps pay the rent of individuals and families that meet the income eligibility limits. With this federally-funded rental assistance voucher, voucher holders pay roughly 30% of their income towards rent, and SCCHA will pay the rest.