If you need help paying your rent, contact your state housing finance agency or your local public housing agency office. You may qualify for government programs to get help with your rent payments.
Contact your state human or social service agency:
- If you need immediate, emergency assistance
- To find out what other help may be available for you locally
Even if you don’t qualify for rental assistance through these agencies, they may be able to refer you to a community organization that can help. You may also search for and contact community or nonprofit organizations in your area. They may help you directly or offer you referral information.
Housing for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers the HUD-VASH for homeless veterans. It combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services.
And a new VA program, the Shallow Subsidy initiative, offers a fixed rental subsidy to low-income vets for up to two years
Housing Assistance for Seniors
The Eldercare Locator is a free service that can connect you with resources and programs designed to help seniors in your area.
Rural Housing Assistance
Local Rural Development (RD) offices can help rural residents through the Rural Housing Service.