Mainstream

Section 8 Mainstream Voucher Program

Mainstream is a special allocation of vouchers exculsively for individuals or families with a disabled adult (age 18-61) household member, and who are living in permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing project:

Families

• At least 1 family household member is a non-elderly adult (age 18-61) with disabilities (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 423); and
• Currently a client living in permanent supportive housing for the last 2 years, or a rapid rehousing project for the last 6 months

Referrals for Mainstream Families are made by The Road Home of Dane County.

Singles

• The individual is a non-elderly adult (age 18-61) with disabilities (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 423) ; and 
• Currently a client living in permanent supportive housing for the last 4 years, or a rapid rehousing project for the last 6 months

Referrals for Mainstream Singles are made by The Tenance Resource Center of Madison.

Mainstream Wait List Opening Announcement

Mainstream Wait List Opening Announcement (Spanish)

The wait list for Mainstream individuals and families will open on March 26, 2020. Current applicants on the CDA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list may also qualify for the Mainstream program. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in applying for the Section 8 Mainstream program, please contact your agency case manager. Only completed applications received from a partner agency will be accepted: