In this episode, Maggie Silva, Host, talks with Allison Gallagher about the Housing Choice Voucher Department. Allison details what exactly a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) is and how someone may apply for and use one as a renter. Maggie and Allison also talk about situations where HCV users have become homeowners, as well as barriers to housing in rural areas and some ways renters and homeowners can overcome those barriers.

Resources mentioned

MaineHousing website: www.mainehousing.org

HCV webpage: https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/rental/rentaldetail/housing-choice-voucher ...