Frequently Asked Questions

A VASH Voucher is a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assigned to the VASH program. The HCV provides a rent subsidy that covers the cost of the rent above 30% of the Veteran's household income.
The VASH HCV is different from other HCVs because it can only be used to subsidize a unit for a participating Veteran as long as the Veteran requires and continues to accept case management.
Veterans are eligible for a regular HCV only if they no longer need of case management as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and a HCV is available.

Veterans must be homeless and have a need for, and a willingness to accept, case management services over a period of time to be determined by the VASH program.

The Portland Housing Authority (PHA) will verify the applicant (and his/her family if applicable) has a total income the same as or less than the current applicable Very Low Income amount as published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The PHA will check to see if the applicant (or other member of the household) is on a lifetime Sex Offender list in any State in the country.
The applicant (or other member of the household) cannot owe money to the PHA or another Housing Authority.
For more information on the income limits set by HUD, visit the

Veterans who are homeless and: - As funding permits may be considered for assistance by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Have been recently released from active duty - Have an economic hardship - Have a family - Have mental health and/or substance abuse issues

Contact the Veteran Affairs Medical Center - HUD VASH Program at: Phone: 207-623-8411, ext. 2892 Toll Free: 877-424-3838