Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded initiative designed to provide affordable housing opportunities for low-income families within the private rental market. Through this program, eligible families are able to search for housing that best meets their needs while receiving financial assistance in the form of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP).
Participants in the program typically contribute no more than 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent and utilities, while the program subsidizes the remaining balance directly to the landlord.
This program offers flexibility, allowing families to choose housing in a variety of neighborhoods, provided the unit meets program requirements and passes inspection standards.
For additional information, please contact:
Zena Sutton
Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program
Voucher Payment Standards
The voucher Payment Standards (VPS) Schedule is the maximum amount of subsidy Highland Park Housing Authority (HPHA) will pay to the owner on behalf of a Housing Choice Section 8 voucher holder. The HPHA payment standard schedule is based on the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each HUD-established unit size.
Voucher Payment Standards effective October 1, 2025, for new rentals, transfers, and annual recertifications:
| BEDROOM SIZE | PAYMENT STANDARD |
| Efficiency | $1,804 |
| One Bedroom | $1,978 |
| Two Bedroom | $2,486 |
| Three Bedroom | $2,981 |
| Four Bedroom | $3,296 |
| Five Bedroom | $3,334 |
| Six Bedroom | $3,673 |
Payment standards are set at 100% of FMRs published by HUD.
*NOTE: The utility allowances apply to Section 8 tenants who are responsible for paying for their HEAT, HOT WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC & WATER. It should be noted that the above figures do not include utility allowance.
