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Affordable Housing and Public HousingFinding affordable housing can be a difficult process. Here are some resources on Section 8 housing, non-profit advocacy organizations and information for renters in Canada looking for affordable housing.
Public Housing in the United States
Learn about the public housing program in the United States: who runs it and its purposes. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Housing choice vouchers provide low-income residents with a subsidy that can be applied to apartments in the private sector. Learn more about the different types of housing choice vouchers. How to Apply for Public Housing in the United States
Step-by-step explanation on the application process for public housing projects in the United States. Tenant-Based Vouchers FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions on tenant-based vouchers, a federal housing assistance program that gives very low-income tenants rent subsidies to apply to an apartment of their choice. Public Housing Program FAQ
More info from HUD on public housing: selection preferences, how rent is determined and how long one can stay in public housing. Public Housing Income Limits for 2006
Find out if you meet the income limits set by HUD for housing assistance. Contacting Your Local Public Housing Agency
If you need any housing assistance, including applying for 'Section 8' housing vouchers, navigate this site to find your local public housing agency. Affordable Housing - Ontario, Canada
Information on affordable housing in Ontario, Canada. From the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Section 8 Housing Discrimination Laws
Can a rent ad really bar Section 8 folks? Here's a website that lists the cities that have a law prohibiting discriminating against Section 8 voucher holders. (National Housing Law Project) |
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