Help with Housing

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Rental Assistance

Learn more about renting and HUD rental assistance programs.

Need Help?

Privately owned subsidized housing - HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. Search for an apartment and apply directly at the management office.
Public Housing - affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. To apply, contact a public housing agency.
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. To apply, contact a public housing agency.
HUD Resource Locator - search for HUD field and regional offices, local PHAs, Multifamily and Public Housing locations, homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts, and USDA rural housing

Local Renting Information

Rental help in your state - find affordable rentals and special needs housing, get help with your utility bills, and more
Properties with Low Income HousingTax Credits (LIHTC)

Need Advice?

Contact a housing counseling agency or call toll-free (800) 569-4287.

Your Rights and Responsibilities

Veteran Information

What is HUDVet?

HUDVet facilitates collaboration among Federal agencies and veteran-serving organizations regarding programs for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Contact hudvet@hud.gov.

What Information Does HUD Provide?

HUDVet's State and Local Resources directory (Excel 543 KB) assists the coordination of community-based Continuum of Care services for veterans who are homeless.
HUDVet's National Resources list (PDF) provides links and contact information for many of the organizations that impact and serve veterans nationally.

Homeless Veteran in need of help?

Call (877) 4AID VET (877) 424-3838) Read more