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HUD RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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HUD Field/Regional Offices
If you have any questions about any resources, you can call the Field or Regional Office. During business hours, HUD staff are available to answer any questions about these resources or direct you to someone who may better assist you. There is at least one HUD Field Office in every State and a total of 10 Regional Offices. Each HUD Field Office is managed by a Field Office Director who reports to a Regional Administrator who oversees the Region.
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Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Public Housing Authorities operate federal housing programs such as the housing choice voucher and the public housing programs. As well, they often operate other types of affordable housing and self-sufficiency programs. If you would like more information or are interested in applying for these programs, please contact your local Public Housing Authority (PHA). Learn about your local income limits.
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Elderly
The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program is the primary elderly HUD housing program and is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy. However, there are unique cases in which an elderly building may accept applicants who are younger and/or have a disability. Please note that other HUD housing programs may also offer assistance for elderly persons. If you are interested in a particular elderly building, contact the management company who will determine your eligibility.
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Special Needs
The Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities is a program that allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing opportunities and providing access to appropriate supportive services. If you are interested in a particular supportive housing building, contact the management company to learn more about a building and to get an application.
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Homeless Services
The Continuum of Care Program provides resources for those experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of becoming homeless. If you would like more information on homeless programs operated in your area be sure to contact the point of contact (POC) for homeless persons.
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USDA Rural Housing
As part of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), there are affordable housing facilities that are available to individuals in need of safe and affordable housing. If you have any questions or are interested in applying for a particular USDA Rural Housing building, please contact the management company directly.
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Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) or Section 42
Buildings that have received LIHTC financing must provide affordable rents to tenants who qualify based on income guidelines. For more information about a particular building and their corresponding income guidelines, rents, and any other qualifications, please contact the management company directly.
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Subsidized/Assisted Unit
A subsidized housing unit is one in which a tenant pays approximately 30% their adjusted income on rent and utilities. The management agent and/or the Public Housing Authority (PHA) calculate the tenant’s rent amount. HUD then pays the difference between the tenants rent contribution and the total rent that is paid to the building owner. For more information on HUD rental assistance programs go here.
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Affordable Unit
A housing unit that is designated for a person or a family with an income below the Median Family Income. You will need to contact the management company to find out the income guidelines of a particular building and whether any other eligibility criterion exists. While many affordable housing units have subsidized/assisted rents, not all do, so be sure to contact the management company to find out the criteria and eligibility of the building.
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Project-Based Assistance
Project-based assistance is rental assistance that is located at a housing unit or complex. Generally, the subsidized/assisted rent is tied to that particular building. For more information on HUD rental assistance programs go here.
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Tenant-Based Assistance
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 go here.