Get Help with Housing
If you're facing housing insecurity or need assistance with rent, utilities, or finding affordable housing, there are resources available to support you. Below is a comprehensive list of agencies and programs that can help.
Emergency and Short-Term Rental Assistance
2-1-1.org
Through 211.org or by dialing 2-1-1, you can learn about rental assistance programs in your area.
Housing Counseling Centers
These are HUD-approved nonprofits that offer help to renters and homeowners.
Legal Aid/Legal Services
Many communities have free legal assistance that provide advice and sometimes mediation between you and your landlord.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offers special one-time assistance to help you pay your rent.
Local Housing Authorities
These agencies may keep lists of local short-term rental assistance resources.
State Assistance
States administer federal funds obtained through the HOME program to provide affordable housing to their residents.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities has emergency assistance grants that can help you pay your rent.
Modest Needs
Modest Needs offers Self-Sufficiency Grants of up to $1,000 to cover one emergency expense.
Visit Modest Needs®Long-Term and Subsidized Housing Programs
Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher Program)
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program will pay for most of the rent and utilities at privately owned properties. Section 8 makes payments directly to your landlord and you pay the difference.
Public Subsidized Housing
Local governments own and manage affordable rental properties. You must qualify and put your name on a waiting list to be considered for public housing.
Privately Owned Subsidized Housing
Some property owners have a contract with HUD to offer below-market rate rental units. Contact HUD for properties near you.