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Section 8 Housing Vouchers
overall review score: 4.2
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Section 8 housing vouchers are a government program that provides rental assistance to low-income individuals or families in the form of vouchers that can be used to subsidize rent in privately owned housing.
Key Features
- rental assistance for low-income individuals or families
- voucher-based system for subsidizing rent in private housing
- income eligibility requirements
Pros
- helps low-income individuals or families afford decent housing
- increases housing choice and mobility
- reduces homelessness and overcrowding
Cons
- long waiting lists in some areas
- limited funding leads to voucher shortages
- potential for discrimination from landlords