participants and the public at large. The OPHA has worked hard to dispel the misconceptions concerning the (Section 8) Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Housing Choice Voucher Program... Long term tenancy Comparable rents The opportunity to provide housing for a low-income family. Misconceptions Myth Fact All Section 8 families are large families. The average... family size of Housing Choice Voucher participants in Oak Park is 2.11 persons. Most of the families on the Section 8 Program are welfare recipients. Less then 10% of the families...

administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (formerly known as the Section 8 housing program). This Federally funded program provides rent subsidies that enable income-qualified...

as the Section 8 Program) is a federally funded rent assistance program that provides help to low-income families, enabling them to rent privately owned properties throughout... $43,600 $46,600 $49,600 Waiting List The Oak Park Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is currently closed. Our waiting list closed on March 19, 2004... to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Oak Park Housing Authority's Income Limits Number of Persons in the Family 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $26,300 $30,050 $33,800 $37,550 $40,600...