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Recommended Housing Resources
These trusted resources can help you find rent assistance, eviction prevention help, affordable housing, shelter resources, and other support.
Emergency Shelter
If you need a safe place to stay right away, look for emergency shelter, motel voucher programs, domestic violence shelters, warming centers, or local crisis resources. See all emergency housing options.
Veterans Could Get Up to $1,500 for Urgent Housing Costs — Apply Sept. 1–30
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Need Help with Rent
If you are behind on rent or worried about making your next payment, start with programs designed to help people stay housed. Availability depends on your location, income, and current funding. See more assistance programs.
Maine Renters Could Get Up to $9,600 Through the Eviction Prevention Program
Veterans Could Get Up to $1,500 for Urgent Housing Costs — Apply Sept. 1–30
Arapahoe County Rental Assistance: How to Get Up to $5,000 for Rent, Utilities, or a Deposit
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Idaho Veterans Emergency Relief Grant Offers Up to $1,500
Joining Forces Idaho Provides Emergency Financial Help for Veterans
Help with Eviction
If you received an eviction notice or court papers, act quickly. You may be able to get legal aid, emergency rental assistance, mediation, or other help before you lose your housing. See all eviction services.
Help Buying a House
Find down payment assistance, first-time homebuyer programs, affordable mortgage options, and other resources that may help low-income buyers become homeowners. See all homebuyer help.
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Get Help if You’re a First Time Home Buyer in Wyoming!
Help with Moving
Some programs may help with the costs of getting into stable housing, including deposits, first month’s rent, moving costs, furniture, or basic household items. Get help moving.
Veterans Could Get Up to $1,500 for Urgent Housing Costs — Apply Sept. 1–30
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More Ways to Get Housing Help
Maine Renters Could Get Up to $9,600 Through the Eviction Prevention Program
Wilson County Homeowners Could Get Up to $15,000 for Urgent Repairs — Apply by Sept. 30
Veterans Could Get Up to $1,500 for Urgent Housing Costs — Apply Sept. 1–30
Baldwin County Homebuyers Can Get Up to $85,000 in Homeownership Assistance
Dallas Homeowners: Apply Oct. 5–16 for Up to $24,000 in Home Repairs
California Prop 19: How Homeowners 55+ Can Move Without Losing Their Low Property Tax Bill
Fort Pierce Homeowners Can Get Up to $100,000 for Home Repairs
Seminole County Roof Replacement Grant: Get Up to $20,000 Through Mission Blue Tarp
HUD Just Changed Payment Standard Rules for Emergency & Stability Vouchers — Here’s Who It Affects
Arapahoe County Rental Assistance: How to Get Up to $5,000 for Rent, Utilities, or a Deposit
HUD Just Released FY 2027 Fair Market Rents — Here’s What It Means for Your Section 8 Voucher
