affordable rental housing

Government resources to facilitate access to rental housing. COVID-19 help to pay rent The Government's moratorium or extension to prevent evictions due to COVID-19 has ended. Landlords can now evict tenants who are unable to pay rent during the pandemic. As a renter or landlord, government programs can help with rent money and advice for your situation. Help with rent payments Contact the following agencies to find out if you qualify for help with your rent payments: Your state housing finance agency or your local public housing agency office may have information about assistance programs run by your state. Select your state on the map to find contact information for your local office. Your local Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office is an excellent resource for information on rental assistance programs, tenants' rights in your state, housing counseling, and housing public (in English). Contact your state social services agency : If you need immediate emergency assistance. To find out what other help may be available to you locally. Even if you don't qualify for benefits through these agencies, they may be able to provide you with referrals to community organizations that might be able to help. You can also find and contact nonprofit or community organizations in your area directly for help or information. open all + veterans Old people Residents of rural areas Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) is a program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that helps pay for rental housing for low-income families, seniors, or people with a disability in the United States. Participants in this program can find their own housing and choose between single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. They can also use Housing Choice Vouchers to pay all or part of their rent. open all + Am I eligible for Housing Choice Vouchers? How do I apply for help paying rent? How do I check the status of a housing voucher program application? How do I file a complaint or where do I call for additional help? Is there anything else you need to know? Find a low rent home People with low incomes, seniors, or people with disabilities can apply for help from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to access decent and safe housing. HUD does not own rental properties, but instead gives the money to states and building owners, who in turn provide affordable housing opportunities. open all + Get personalized help Find the program that suits you best homeowners public housing Find information about what public housing is and what help is available. Contact your local housing agency to apply for public housing. open all + What help is available? Am I eligible? How do I submit my application? How do I check the status of an application? How do I file a complaint or where do I call for additional help? Is there anything else you need to know? Multifamily homes Multi-family homes are housing developments designed to accommodate multiple families seeking affordable housing. Each housing complex can have from 10 to more than 100 units for rent or sale. Multi-family homes can be garden apartments, mid-rise or high-rise buildings, residential condominiums, and more.