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Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8 Rental Assistance) helps low-income individuals and families find and afford quality rental housing by providing a subsidy directly to their landlords on their behalf.
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Generally, you pay 30% of your adjusted income toward your housing expenses and we pay the difference up to your eligible standard, also referred to as the voucher payment standard.

If you choose to rent a unit where the rent plus an allowance for tenant-paid utilities is greater than your voucher payment standard, you will have to pay a higher portion of your adjusted income, not to exceed 40% of your income.

One of our housing specialists will determine the rent amount that you will pay by considering factors such as assets, income, deductions and housing expenses.

We are required to verify all your assets, income and deductions with your banks, employer, child support agency, childcare provider, medical provider, etc.

Once your share of the rent has been determined, your unit passes a housing quality inspection and a lease has been submitted, we will make a rental payment directly to your landlord each month. You will also pay your portion directly to the landlord.

There are two types of vouchers available through the Brown County Housing Authority:

Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program allows you to select the unit you want to reside in, dependent on the affordability of the unit. Upon receiving a Housing Choice Voucher, you will need to search for an available unit with a landlord who is willing to accept rental assistance. The waiting list timeframe varies on an individual basis, but preference is given to residents of Brown County.

Project-Based Voucher Program

Project-Based units are specific units in Brown County that have a voucher assigned to them. You receive rental assistance because you live in a unit with a Project-Based Voucher.

One of the features of either program is that you can remain in your current rental unit or choose a new housing unit.

Both programs currently have a waiting list.

Brown County residents qualify for housing assistance based on income and household size.

To eligible, your income needs to be at or less than:

  • 1 person: $37,450
  • 2 people: $42,800
  • 3 people: $48,150
  • 4 people: $53,500
  • 5 people: $57,800
  • 6 people: $62,050
  • 7 people: $66,350
  • 8 people: $70,650

Application priority is as follows:

  1. Elderly (62 or older), disabled, homeless or veterans living in Brown County
  2. Households with children living in Brown County
  3. Other Brown County residents not in the categories above
  4. Those who do not live or work in Brown County
The waiting list for each priority category must be depleted before moving on to the next priority category. For instance, Brown County applicants who are elderly, disabled, homeless or veterans are selected from the waiting list before moving on to Brown County applicants who have children in their household, etc.
To be placed on the waiting list, you must complete and sign a preliminary application and submit it along with the following documents:

1. A signed and completed preliminary application.
You may stop by our office to pick up a preliminary application or download one below:
• Preliminary Application in English
• Solicitud Preliminar en Español

2. Verification of the legal identity/date of birth for all household members Acceptable forms of documentation include any of the following:
• Driver’s license
• State ID
• Birth certificate
• Permanent resident card
• Naturalization papers
• United States passport

Hospital birth announcements are not acceptable forms of verification.

3. Verification of social security numbers for all household members
This must be your original Social Security Administration-issued document containing the name and social security number.

4. Proof of Brown County residence (if claiming that preference)
Acceptable forms of documentation include two of the following documents from two different sources:
• Current, valid driver’s license or state-issued ID
• Lease signed by all adult parties that includes current address and lease terms
• Utility (gas, electric, water, cable or telephone) bill dated within last 30 days
• Credit card statement dated within the last 30 days
• Employment check stub dated within the last 30 days
• Postal mail from the Social Security Administration
• Unemployment benefits letter
• Letter from a social service organization
• Bank statement from your financial institution
• Educational or school record
• Voter registration record
• Auto or renter’s insurance policy
• Vehicle registration

The address on your proof of residence documents must match the address where you live.

5. Proof of your preference, if applicable
• If displaced due to a natural disaster or government action, a statement from a government agency or service agency such as city officials or the Red Cross.
• If homeless, certification from a local social service agency
• If a veteran, a copy of Form DD214 or service discharge paperwork
• If disabled a copy of your original Social Security (SS) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit award letter

Completed applications and documentation can be brought to our office at 984 Ninth St., Green Bay, WI 54304 or emailed to info@bchousingauthority.org. Emailed applications must be in PDF format. No photos or images of forms or documentation will be accepted.

Are any Brown County residents ineligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
Yes, all applicants are subject to a criminal background check. If there are any incidents of drug-related activity or violent behavior within the past three years for a misdemeanor, or five years for a felony, the applicant is ineligible for the program. Anyone on the sex offender registry for life is also ineligible.

What policies will I need to honor once my application is accepted?
View our policies website to see the Housing Choice Voucher Program policies.

My address, income or household members have changed. What do I do?
Once your application is submitted, you must notify Brown County Housing Authority of a change in income, mailing address or change in household members using the forms below:

• Address change form
• Income change form
• Add a minor to your household
• Add an adult to your household
• Remove a member from your household

Emailed forms must be in PDF format. Photos or images of forms will not be accepted.

I’m planning to move. Who should I notify?
If you are moving to, from or within Brown County, view our moves and portability page for guidance link to that page.

After you’ve submitted your application, you will be placed on the waiting list in order of date and time received. You will receive a notification letter when your name is placed on the waiting list.

Once your application is submitted, you must notify Brown County Housing Authority of a change in income, mailing address or change in household members using the forms below:

Emailed forms must be in PDF format. Photos or images of forms will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at info@bchousingauthority.org.