Which type of housing is not eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher program?

The reason college dorms are not eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher program is primarily due to the nature of the living arrangements and the goals of the program. The Housing Choice Voucher program is designed to assist low-income families and individuals in finding affordable housing in the private rental market. Eligible housing must provide tenants with independent living spaces, which is fundamentally different from college dormitories.

Dormitories typically offer shared living environments with communal bathrooms and facilities, lacking the private, self-contained nature that the Housing Choice Voucher program requires. The program supports housing that allows families to live independently, while dormitories cater primarily to students and do not accommodate the long-term housing needs that vouchers are intended to address. Additionally, dormitories are often funded and structured through educational institutions, aligning them outside the scope of the voucher program, which focuses on private rental units.

In contrast, public housing, owner-occupied units, and nursing homes can potentially qualify under certain conditions, allowing them to provide various living arrangements to those utilizing the voucher assistance.