Housing Programs & Categories
Understand different housing assistance programs and find listings that accept your voucher.
In an income-based apartment, your rent is calculated as a percentage of your household income — typically around 30% — rather than a fixed market price. It is the rent model used by public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Income-restricted apartments are rentals where eligibility is capped by household income — you must earn below a set limit to qualify. They are one of the most common forms of affordable rental housing in the U.S., and for many renters they overlap directly with voucher-accepting housing.
Low-income apartments are affordable rentals intended for households earning below local income limits. The term covers several housing types — and housing vouchers are one of the most flexible ways to access them.
Subsidized housing is any rental housing where a government subsidy lowers what the tenant pays. It is an umbrella term that covers housing vouchers, public housing, and privately-owned buildings with rental assistance attached.