When affordable housing is scarce, a common barrier for low-income or homeless would-be tenants is finding a place that accepts housing vouchers.
Housing vouchers are subsidies provided by the federal government to help low-income families, the elderly, veterans, the disabled and the homeless be able to afford housing in the private market. But many of those who receive support can’t find housing even with the extra help.
Complicated paperwork, negative stereotypes and overwhelming case loads are additional obstacles in securing leases…