Housing Choice Voucher (Section8)
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is more than rental assistance—it is a critical part of the South Coast housing continuum. Across Coos and Curry Counties, the program helps seniors, working families, veterans, and individuals with disabilities remain connected to their communities, schools, healthcare, and employment.
Program & Community Impact
As housing costs continue to rise across Oregon’s South Coast, the Housing Choice Voucher Program helps bridge the gap between wages, fixed incomes, and the real cost of housing. The program not only supports tenants—it also strengthens the local housing market by providing reliable rental income to participating landlords throughout the region.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program also connects to a broader regional housing strategy that includes affordable housing development, Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), preservation of aging affordable housing sites, and regional partnerships through the SPARC framework.
Together, these efforts are helping build a stronger and more connected housing continuum for the South Coast.
What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
The HCV Program allows private landlords to rent apartments and homes at fair market rates to qualified low-income tenants. The rental subsidy is administered by the Coos-Curry
Housing Authority.
Key Features
- Participants choose their own rental unit in the private market
- The rental subsidy follows the tenant rather than being tied to a specific property
- The Housing Authority pays a portion of rent directly
to landlords on behalf of program
participants
For Landlords: Why Participate in the HCV Program?
The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides landlords with a reliable source of rental income while helping families secure stable housing.
Benefits of Participating
- Guaranteed Payments – A portion of the rent is paid directly by the Housing Authority each
month - Reduced Vacancy Time – HCV participants are actively searching for housing, providing a steady
pool of potential tenants - Tenant Stability – Many voucher holders seek long-term housing, reducing turnover
- Free Advertising – Available units can be listed with the Housing Authority at no cost
- Community Impact – Participation helps provide safe and stable housing for individuals and
families in need
How to Become an HCV Landlord
- List Your Property
– Notify the Housing Authority of available units - Screen Tenants
– Conduct your standard screening process for HCV applicants - Pass Inspection
– The unit must meet HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS) - Sign the Lease & HAP Contract – A Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract
is signed with the Housing Authority - Receive Monthly Payments – Rent payments are made directly to the landlord
For more information on becoming an HCV landlord, contact:
Jennifer Brady, Voucher Program Manager Phone: 541-751-2075 Email: jbrady@ccnbchas.org
Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Effective December 1, 2025
Coos County
Bedroom | Payment |
0 BR | $1,046.00 |
1 BR | $1,080.00 |
2 BR | $1,391.00 |
3 BR | $1,934.00 |
4 BR | $2,334.00 |
5 BR | $2,684.00 |
Curry County
| 0 BR | $1,061.00 |
| 1 BR | $1,173.00 |
| 2 BR | 1,540.00 |
| 3 BR | $2,071.00 |
| 4 BR | $2,313.00 |
| 5 BR | $2,659.00 |
|
Payment standards reflect the maximum subsidy amount for rent, based on unit size and location.
Income Limits
How to Apply
The HCV waitlist is currently open to new applications.
Application Process
- Submit a Pre-Application
- Applicants must complete a pre-application and provide Social Security Numbers
- Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at: 1700 Monroe St., North Bend, OR 97459
- Waitlist Placement
- No preferences—placement is based on date and time of application
- Eligibility Review & Selection
- When an applicant reaches the top of the waitlist,
they will be contacted by mail for a final application and income
verification
- When an applicant reaches the top of the waitlist,
Apply for the HCV Program Here
Am I Eligible?
Eligibility for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program is based on:
- Total annual gross income
- Family size
- Citizenship or eligible immigration status
Generally, a family’s income must not exceed 50% of the median income for Coos or Curry County, as
set by HUD.
Contact Information
For inquiries about the Housing Choice Voucher Program, contact:
Jennifer Brady, Voucher Program Manager Phone: 541-751-2075 Email: jbrady@ccnbchas.org
Office Hours & Location
1700 Monroe St., North Bend, OR 97459
Office Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Lobby Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Closed on all National Holidays
Phone: 541-756-4111
Fax: 541-756-1987
Toll-Free: 1-877-897-9349
Oregon Video Relay Service: 1-866-327-8877]
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