These vouchers are designed to help low-income individuals pay for all or part of their rent. You might qualify to receive housing vouchers for rent and utilities based on your income. If you’re approved, you can choose your housing unit and will be required to pay 30 percent of your monthly-adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. Each unit is inspected to meet the standards of the public housing agencies, which will work to calculate the maximum amount of housing assistance available to you.