HUD Releases New Guidelines for Public Housing Authorities to Assist Individuals with Disabilities Utilizing Housing Choice Vouchers: Housing Info Update #30

On 2/1/05, HUD issued new guidelines to public housing authorities on using the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to assist people with disabilities. These new guidelines are part of the President’s New Freedom Initiation and Executive Order ton Community-Based Alternatives for Individuals with Disabilities. The new guidelines clarify issues related to issuance and preservation of certain types of special purpose vouchers for disabled families