Finding a home with a housing voucher is simple.
Browse the listings on this page to find properties that meet your needs and voucher requirements.
Make sure the property fits your voucher bedroom size and rental limits.
Apply online for the property you want to rent.
Your local housing authority will review the property and conduct an inspection before the lease begins.
Once approved, sign your lease and move into your new home.
To qualify for one of our voucher-friendly homes in the OKC metro, applicants must meet these core requirements:
If you already hold an active Housing Choice Voucher, don’t wait. Our OKC listings are HQS-approved and voucher-ready; just match your bedroom size and apply today.
FAQ's
Visit the local Public Housing Authority ( PHA ) and submit an application form there. You can get the application form from your local PHA or from some non-governmental websites.
Not necessarily. Section 8, also known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, typically covers only a portion of the rent. The amount depends on factors such as household income, family size, and local fair market rent standards. In most cases, tenants are responsible for paying the difference between the voucher amount and the total rent. However, in some situations where a tenant’s income is very low, the voucher may cover the full rent.
The maximum amount Section 8 will pay depends on HUD’s payment standards for the area, your household income, and the specific property. The voucher program covers a portion of the rent, and you are typically responsible for the remainder based on your income.
For a single person, the income limit is $21,500 per year and if you have a family of 8 or more, the income limit is $40,550 per year.
If you have a conviction for producing meth in federally funded housing, then it will disqualify you for Section 8.
Section 8 mainly looks for criminal records and the validity of the income of the people when doing a background check.
A lease on a Section 8 rental cannot be broken unless there is an opt-out clause in the lease agreement that you fulfill.
HUD has an Enterprise Income Verification ( EIV ) system which is used to verify your income alongside the documentation provided by you.
