Mainstream Voucher Program to Accept Applications Starting July 30.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

The Community Assistance Division from Volusia County will be accepting 250 pre-applications for a federally funded Mainstream Voucher Program that will begin at noon Thursday, July 30. The list will close when the number of applications has been reached. 

According to a release the Mainstream Voucher Program is similar to the Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, but is limited to 12 months of assistance and only non-elderly individuals and families with disabilities who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless can qualify. 

Online submissions of applications will be accepted at https://section8.vcgov.org.

Persons interested in applying can apply from a personal computer, mobile phone, or tablet. 

Qualifications include individuals and Families providing supportive documentation of age and disability. 

Persons with a disability or limited English proficiency who need assistance to complete a pre-application must contact the Section 8 office by July 27 to schedule an appointment. 

For more information, contact the Community Assistance Division at 386-736-5955 or section8wl@volusia.org

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