Tenant-based assistance is rental assistance in which the tenant has a choice in where to use their assistance. The housing unit will need to meet basic safety, habitability, and affordability standards. There is tenant-based assistance which is subsidized/assisted and can be used permanently and also assistance that may be for short-term such as to pay for a security deposit or a limited amount of money to pay for unpaid rent. For more information on HUD rental assistance programs
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