What is a Project-Based voucher?
A project-based voucher means the unit is subsidized, not the voucher recipient. With a Housing Choice Voucher, the client is able to use the voucher to find any rental unit that passes inspection, meets the rent reasonableness and if the owner accepts the voucher. With a project-based voucher, the assistance remains with the particular unit, regardless of which qualified family is renting the unit. If a family is renting a project-based unit and decides to move, they may not take the assistance with them. The family would need to receive a Housing Choice Voucher in order to continue to receive rental assistance at another rental. Please call the Office of Housing at (434) 296-5839 with any further questions.
