6  Section 8 Voucher Program/Housing Choice Voucher. A person eligible for a Section 8 Voucher receives a federal subsidy that pays a portion of their rent to a private landlord. The recipient of the voucher is responsible to locate a desired apartment where the landlord agrees to participate in the program. Subsidized: Programs for low income (S) elderly/disabled/families where a portion of the occupant’s rent is paid by the government. Supportive: Assists occupants transition from (SP) homelessness to living independently as soon as possible. Transitional: Short term housing with supportive services (T) Veterans: Occupants must be VA health care eligible (V) and homeless