On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) hosted a hybrid event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. For half a century, the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program has been a cornerstone of federal housing assistance, helping millions of low-income families, people with disabilities, and older adults access safe, decent, and affordable housing in the private market.
This event brought together researchers, former HUD officials, housing practitioners, and program participants to share insights into the program's impact over the past five decades.
To view photos of the event, please see our Flickr album. A recording of the event is available here.
You can also review additional materials from the event:
Program Agenda (PDF)
Explore the schedule of events, including speakers, panel discussions, and more.
Speaker Bios (PDF)
Learn more about the distinguished guests and experts who shared their insights throughout the event.
Articles and Media
Representative Maxine Water Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following remarks in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program. During the event, HUD recognized Congresswoman Waters for her longstanding leadership and commitment in Congress to expanding affordable housing opportunities.
HCV Program's 50 Year History in Cityscape
Read about the latest advancements in housing policy with this special edition of PD&R's Cityscape, "Fifty Years of Tenant-Based Rental Assistance," which commemorates fifty years of tenant-based rental assistance through comprehensive articles on the evolution and impact of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): From the Front Lines Podcast – Participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
In this episode, IREM sits down with Richard J. Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary from the Office of Public and Indian Housing at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They discuss key insights about the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, focusing on how property managers can get involved and the benefits of participation.
The NAA Apartmentcast - A Conversation with HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Monocchio
On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, NAA sits down with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public and Indian Housing Richard Monocchio. HUD and NAA have announced a unique and important collaboration, which features a seven-stop roadshow in advance of the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development Act and creation of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
To learn more about the HCV Program, visit HUD.gov/hcv