Older adults
Section 202, senior public housing, repair grants, property tax relief, and reverse mortgage cautions.
Read the guideHousing assistance for specific households
Some resources serve specific groups, and many general programs add preferences, deductions, or protections. Learn what exists, then confirm local availability with the administering agency.
People with disabilities
Mainstream and NED vouchers, Section 811, supportive housing, accommodations, and SSI rules.
Read the guideVeterans
HUD-VASH, SSVF, transitional housing, VA home loans, and adaptive housing grants.
Read the guideSurvivors of violence
VAWA protections, emergency transfers, lease termination, and confidential shelter.
Read the guideYouth leaving foster care
Extended foster care, FYI and FUP vouchers, Chafee funds, and transitional living.
Read the guidePeople with criminal records
What federal law really bans, fair chance laws, reentry housing, and record clearing.
Read the guideImmigrant households
Eligible statuses, mixed-status families, 2026 rule changes, and public charge.
Read the guidePeople living with HIV
HOPWA rent, mortgage, and utility help, rental assistance, and confidentiality.
Read the guideNative American households
Tribal housing under NAHASDA, Section 184 loans, and Tribal HUD-VASH.
Read the guideRural residents
USDA home loans, repair grants for seniors, and rural rentals.
Read the guideCollege students
Student eligibility rules in Section 8 and tax credit housing, and campus emergency help.
Read the guideChildren and families experiencing homelessness
McKinney-Vento school rights and family shelter options.
Read the guideSpecialized housing guides
Housing assistance for people with disabilities
Find housing assistance for people with disabilities, including Section 811, Mainstream vouchers, accessible rentals, and accommodation requests.
Disability housingHOPWA housing assistance for people living with HIV
Find HOPWA providers and learn about housing eligibility, rental and emergency assistance, confidentiality, and local availability.
HIV housingSenior housing assistance: apartments and home support
Explore senior housing assistance, Section 202 apartments, subsidized rentals, home repairs, and support for aging in place. Find local contacts.
Older adultsHousing assistance for American Indian and Alaska Native families
Find tribal housing providers and learn about NAHASDA programs, repair assistance, and Section 184 home loans.
Tribal housingVeteran housing assistance: HUD-VASH, SSVF, and VA programs
Find veteran housing assistance through HUD-VASH, SSVF, VA home loans, and disability housing grants. Learn where to apply and request referrals.
VeteransHousing assistance for college students
Check student eligibility rules for rental assistance, tax credit apartments, and campus emergency housing resources.
StudentsFinding housing with a criminal record
Check housing screening rules, dispute inaccurate records, prepare mitigating information, and look for realistic rental options.
Reentry and recordsHousing assistance for immigrants: eligibility and rules
Understand housing eligibility, mixed-status assistance, public charge changes, and when to seek qualified immigration advice.
Immigrant householdsRural housing assistance: USDA loans, grants, and rentals
Explore USDA rural home loans, repair loans and grants, rental properties, and address eligibility through official program sources.
Rural areasHousing assistance for youth leaving foster care
Explore foster youth housing referrals, FYI and FUP vouchers, transition planning, and local support for deposits and rent.
Young adults