An Overview of HUD's Emergency Housing Voucher Program

Here’s how EHVs differ from Housing Choice Vouchers.

Under the American Rescue Plan, the Biden administration pledged $5 billion in support for people who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, or otherwise at severe risk. This pledge became the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, and it’s the first-ever special purpose voucher program within HUD to address homelessness not specific to veterans.