Need Help With Rent?

Finding affordable rental housing can be challenging, but you're not alone. Home Helpers Alliance is here to connect you with government assistance programs designed to support renters like you.

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Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

Good for: Low-income families to live in diverse communities
  • Helps low-income families afford private market housing.
  • Participants choose their housing.
  • Direct rent subsidy to landlords.

Public Housing

Good for: Vulnerable populations with limited incomes
  • Affordable rentals by public housing agencies.
  • low-income families, elderly, and disabled.
  • based on 30% of income.

Subsidized Rental Housing

Good for: Low-income individuals
  • Ideally for lower rents for low-income tenants.
  • Includes specialized programs for elderly and disabled.
  • Subsidies can be tenant or project-based.

Specialized Assistance

Good for: Specific populations
  • Targets specific groups like homeless, disabled, veterans. - Offers supportive housing and services. - May include transitional or permanent supportive housing.

Local and State Assistance Just a Phone Call Away

Beyond federal programs, your local and state governments may offer additional supports like down payment assistance and tax incentives. Explore what benefits your community has in store.

Find Your Local Public Housing Agency (PHA)

Utilize our easy-to-use directory below to assist you in finding your local PHA offices across the United States. Select your state from the interactive map to find the address and contact details of your local PHA office:

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