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The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is the federal government’s major program for providing housing assistance to over 2.3 million American families.

 

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Small Area Fair Market Rents

Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) can help PHAs increase choice for voucher holders and efficiency in the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
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HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program

Learn about HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program including new funding opportunities and guidance. 
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eVMS

Learn about how eVMS will modernize Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) performance tracking and payment calculations.


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Recent Publications

PIH Notice 2023-09 - 2023 Mid Year Registration of Interest for HUD-VASH Vouchers.
PIH Notice 2023-07 - Implementation of the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023 Funding Provisions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
PIH Notice 2023-06 - Implementation Notice on Remedies PHAs have for Poor PErforming Owners in the Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based Voucher Programs.
PIH Notice 2023-04 - Foster Youth to Independence Initiative.
PIH Notice 2022-30 - Extension of Certain Regulatory Waivers for the Housing Choice Voucher (including Mainstream) Program and Streamlined Review Process.
FAQ on PIH Notice 2022-30
PIH Notice 2022-25 - Voluntary Reallocation or Recapture of HUD-VASH Vouchers
PIH Notice 2022-24 - Stability Voucher Program
HCV Program - Admin Fee Proration Update for Portability Billing 
Worst Case Housing Needs: 2021 Report to Congress
2023 FMRs
2023 SAFMRs
Fact Sheet on Naloxone (Narcan) in HCV and Public Housing, August 30, 2023