From this Monday, June 9, until Friday, June 20, low-income residents in Miami-Dade County will be able to enroll in the waiting list for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program, an initiative of the Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) Department, aimed at facilitating access to affordable housing in participating residential complexes.
What is the PBV program?
The Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) program is a branch of the housing assistance system of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which allocates funds to ensure access to safe and affordable housing.
Unlike portable vouchers (Section 8), which beneficiaries can use in private properties, PBVs are tied to specific units in previously approved developments.
In Miami-Dade, this program takes on special importance due to the growing housing crisis facing the county.
Rent prices continue to rise, and according to recent studies, over 60% of tenants allocate more than 30% of their income to rent, a situation deemed unsustainable.
When and how to apply?
The registration process for the waiting list begins on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).
Applications must be submitted online only, through the official portal: https://miamidadevoucher.myhousing.com
Warning: Paper applications or in-person submissions will not be accepted.
Who qualifies?
The program is designed for low-income families and individuals, and eligibility is determined based on the income limits set by HUD.
Below are the maximum allowable incomes per household:
Additionally, the program gives preferential selection to certain vulnerable groups:
-Homes displaced by government actions.
-People referred by the Trust for the Homeless.
-Veterans.
-Eligible residents of the development.
-Families with the right to reintegration.
-Individuals with special needs or disabilities.
-People with mobility, hearing, or vision issues.
What developments are involved?
More than 30 residential developments in the county are participating in this edition.
Each complex has a limited number of spaces available on its waiting list.
Many of them are designed for specific audiences: older adults, families, individuals with disabilities, or previously homeless people.
Some of the complexes offer units with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, depending on the demographic profile and accessibility needs.
To view the updated list of participating developments, you can check directly on the official PHCD site or within the application portal.
What information should you have on hand?
The primary applicant -head of the family- must be at least 18 years old and provide the following information:
-Full name and gender.
- Date of birth.
-Race and ethnic origin (for statistical purposes).
-Social Security Number.
-Veteran status (if applicable).
-Current mailing address, phone number, and email address
-Disability status or special needs
-Accessibility needs in housing (wheelchair, hearing, vision, etc.)
Don't you have internet? Here you can get assistance
Those without internet access or electronic devices will be able to receive in-person technical assistance at various county centers between June 9 and June 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Authorized centers:
- Main Library (Downtown): 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130.
-North Dade Library: 2455 NW 183 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.
-Westchester Library: 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165.
-Miami Beach Library: 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
-Naranja Library: 14850 SW 280th Street, Homestead, FL 33032.
-Offices of the Department of Community Action and Human Services (locations in Coconut Grove, Orange, Edison, Florida City, and more).
You can also call 311 for additional information. For assistance for individuals with disabilities: (786) 654-8440
Process and security
All applicants will have an equal opportunity for selection, regardless of the time or day of registration, through a computerized random process.
Submitting an application does not guarantee inclusion on the waiting list.
Duplicate requests or those with false information will be removed.
The selected individuals will receive notification by mail or email with their ranking number.
To maintain their status, applicants must report any changes in address, phone number, income, or household size within 10 business days. This can be done at: https://mdvoucher.com
Important warning
This is the only period to apply in 2025.
The PHCD will never request credit card information or credit reports.
The official and only site to submit the application is: https://miamidadevoucher.myhousing.com
The application site is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, making it accessible for the diverse communities in the county.
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