The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the awarding of grants totaling $39.9 million in 21 states to assist non-elderly individuals and families with disabilities in leasing affordable private housing.
"Because of their special needs, young people with disabilities often face difficulties finding suitable, accessible housing they can afford," said HUD Secretary Mel Martinez. "These vouchers will give them the financial assistance they need to find safe, affordable housing."
Grants from the following two HUD programs and will fund Housing Choice Vouchers to non-elderly disabled families:
- Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities Related to Certain Developments - $23.5 million
- Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities in Support of Designated Housing Plans - $16.4 million
By using the vouchers, qualified recipients will be to rent housing units by paying generally no more than 30 percent of their income for rent with HUD paying the remainder.
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