Who pays the difference between the tenant’s contribution and the rent?

The MRVP (Mass Rental Voucher Program) is designed to assist eligible tenants by subsidizing their rent based on their income. In this program, when a tenant’s financial contribution toward their rent does not fully cover the total rent amount due, it is the responsibility of the MRVP program to pay the difference directly to the landlord. This ensures that landlords receive the full rent amount agreed upon in the lease agreement while providing financial relief to tenants who may struggle to afford the rent on their own.

This structure is crucial because it maintains the integrity of the rental market, ensuring landlords continue to receive consistent payments while allowing tenants to occupy housing that they might not otherwise afford. By having the MRVP program cover these costs, it also streamlines the process for both tenants and landlords, making it clear where payments are made and who is responsible for what portion of the rent. This model is central to the functioning of the MRVP and similar housing assistance programs.