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Discover essential housing resources across the United States. From immediate shelter and financial support to tenant rights and state-specific assistance, our curated guide connects you to the help you need for a secure housing future.
National Resources:
211
211 is a national program that assists people with finding resources for many needs, including housing needs. Call 211 from any phone in the US to get connected to your local Resource center, or visit this site for more information:
United Way
United Way offers a Smart Money program to assist with planning for a more stable future, and also to guide you through immediate needs. Visit the website here:
HUD (Housing and Urban Development)
The Federal HUD program offers many housing programs, including Section 8 housing vouchers and subsidized housing facilities These websites offer excellent information on the programs as well as links to local housing authority offices where one can apply for programs.
Community Action Agencies / Programs (CAA/CAP)
This is a network of local organizations across the country that offer many programs to help people and families. One of the areas of focus is housing services. Find your local organization here:
Salvation Army
This national organization offers many housing services, including shelters for those experiencing homelessness and rent assistance programs. More information can be found by calling the local office or visiting the website.
U.S. Government Benefit Programs
The US Government has a website to inform people of the many federal programs available to help people. Visit this site:
Tenant Resource / Tenant Rights Center
Some locations have a Tenant Rights or Resource Center that offers housing assistance, including advocacy with landlords, financial assistance, housing counseling, and education. Find this through calling 211 or searching the internet for your city plus “tenant resource center.”
State-specific Resources:
Texas
Texas Housing Assistance
This website has links to affordable housing search sites, Section 8 applications, and other resources for those needing help.
Housing for Health Resource Guide
The Housing for Health Resource Guide is a document published by the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition. It includes resources in the Austin, TX area for housing needs, health care, mental health, and other health and social services needs.
Missouri
Missouri Housing Resources
Missouri Housing Resources is a website sponsored by the Missouri Housing Development Commission which is dedicated to keeping Missourians housed. Resources focus on evection prevention, foreclosure prevention, and homelessness.
Wisconsin
Well Badger Resource Center
The Well Badger Resource Center is a statewide, one-stop connection to community, social, health and government programs. There is an online directory as well as a phone line connecting callers to certified Information and Referral Specialists.
Colorado
Housing Colorado
Housing Colorado is a membership organization for organizations providing affordable housing. While they do not offer direct housing services, their website contains resource links for many housing needs and housing resources.