To be eligible for most programs, your income must be at or below the maximum established for your area. If you want to apply for public housing or Section 8 certificates or vouchers, you must go to your housing authority.

If you want to apply for housing in a privately owned dwelling, you will have to visit the management office for that site. You can get a listing of the privately owned subsidized housing sites in your area by contacting your local HUD office.

To apply for public housing or Section 8 certificates or vouchers: You must go to your housing authority. Each housing authority has a system for accepting applications. They can tell you what their system is and the steps you will need to take. There are waiting lists, and sometimes those waiting lists can be very long. But call the housing authority to find out. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can get help. To be eligible for most programs, your income can be no higher than the limit for your area.

To apply for housing in a privately owned dwelling: You will have to visit the management office for that site. To be eligible for this program, your income can be no higher than the limit for your area.

To find out if your state or local government offers any rental assistance programs: You can contact the HOME program coordinator for your area. Or call your local Housing and Community Development Office. To be eligible for HOME rental assistance, your income can be no higher than the limit for your area.

To learn more about HUD’s programs, check out these.