Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023

The Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 (HR 4606) aims to increase landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program, particularly in high-opportunity neighborhoods (census tracts with poverty rates below 20%), by providing new financial incentives. Key provisions include one-time payments to landlords (up to 200% of monthly rent) for leasing to voucher holders in low-poverty areas, security deposit assistance for tenants, and bonuses for public housing agencies employing dedicated landlord liaisons. The bill establishes a $100 million annual fund (Herschel Lashkowitz Housing Partnership Fund) to support these initiatives and requires annual reports tracking landlord participation and unit distribution in high-opportunity areas. These changes directly affect low-income renters seeking housing in quality neighborhoods and landlords in underserved areas.