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211 Helpline — Housing & Utility Resources

National

Free referral hotline to local housing assistance, shelters, and utility programs.

Housing & Rental

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

National

Federal funds distributed by states and localities to help renters facing eviction.

Housing & Rental

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling

National

Free or low-cost counseling for renting, buying, foreclosure prevention, and homelessness.

Housing & Rental

PATH — Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness

National

Outreach, mental health, and housing services for people experiencing homelessness.

Housing & Rental

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

National

Federal rental assistance subsidizing housing costs for low-income families.

Housing & Rental

USDA Rural Development Housing Loans

National

Zero down payment home loans for low-income buyers in rural areas.

Housing & Rental