Find thousands of government and non-profit programs that will help you pay rent. Provides and online directory local rent assistance programs nationwide.
FIND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
We provide a directory of local rent assistance programs nationwide. Many organizations provide affordable housing other than HUD. Visit our free resources below. There are a total of 3,295 government and non-profit agencies listed in database.
RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many of these organizations not only help single mothers and the elderly but those considered with low incomes in their housing needs. There are a total of 380,592 members in the RentAssistance network.
Find an agency near you. Start by clicking on the map above or searching by state or zip code:
Contact the agency using the preferred method of contact listed on the page or following the instructions listed. Some agencies require that you register online on their website or that you call.
Once you have been deemed eligible for a program prepare the necessary documentation for submission. All agencies are different and provide different types of assistance. Most government agencies will assist you with finding a rental that participates in their subsidy program. Many non-governmental and non-profit agencies will assist you with emergency rental funds so you can stay in the rental that you already live in. Most of the time funds are paid directly to the landlord. Be prepared to provide proof of residence and financial need.
Get Help Paying Your Rent
The monthly rent payment is typically the largest expense that comes out of your pocket every month. In today's economy where people are losing their jobs, or in some cases able to keep their jobs at reduced pay, the rent now becomes almost impossible to keep up on. There are many programs to help you in paying the rent in these hard times. For those that may have a larger apartment, or a spare room not being used, there is another option for you, getting a roommate.
The term Roommate is a loose term, now mostly meaning a housemate, someone that shares your home with you. This has become a popular alternative to other programs and in some cases to losing your home altogether. Taking in a roommate is a good way to bring in some extra money to cover the rent, and hopefully other expenses. Finding a roommate is not as hard as some may think as there are many services online that specialize in this.
The main advantage of getting a roommate to share your home is obvious; you have extra income coming into your household to help in paying the rent. For those living on their own, you now also have someone to help in the household chores, and hopefully a new friend.
Massachusetts HomeBASE Program
HomeBASE (Building Alternatives to Shelter) is a new Massachusetts state program that provides permanent housing to homeless families. The state Department of Housing and Community Development is responsible for initiating the HomeBASE program in August of 2011.
In order to be eligible for the program, families either be homeless already or have a situation where they will become homeless in the near future. In addition, families must earn thirty percent or less of the median income for their city. For Boston, the maximum income limit is $29,800.
A social worker is assigned to the family to determine the level of assistance needed. HomeBASE works to locate the temporary or permanent housing and also provides rental and household assistance up to a maximum of $4,000 per month. The level of assistance needed is monitored over time. The maximum time that a family can obtain assistance through the HomeBASE program is three years. Inquiries should be made at local welfare offices to determine eligibility for the program. Already nearly one hundred families have been helped through the program, either in placement in low-cost housing or in temporary shelter in apartments which is a more economical than a motel for stays of a few weeks. Current statistics reveal that in September, 2011 there were 1,465 homeless Massachusetts families living in motels. In August, 2011 that number was 1,778. Although the state has contracts with over 35 motels in the Boston area to provide temporary housing, the cost to the state is higher than finding a lower cost alternative using the HomeBASE program
RENT ASSISTANCE BY STATE
Alaska Rent Assistance (18)
Alabama Rent Assistance (98)
Arkansas Rent Assistance (39)
Arizona Rent Assistance (82)
California Rent Assistance (122)
Colorado Rent Assistance (39)
Connecticut Rent Assistance (52)
District of Columbia Rent Assistance (15)
Delaware Rent Assistance (16)
Florida Rent Assistance (233)
Georgia Rent Assistance (93)
Hawaii Rent Assistance (15)
Iowa Rent Assistance (32)
Idaho Rent Assistance (46)
Illinois Rent Assistance (189)
Indiana Rent Assistance (28)
Kansas Rent Assistance (19)
Kentucky Rent Assistance (39)
Louisiana Rent Assistance (35)
Massachusetts Rent Assistance (48)
Maryland Rent Assistance (61)
Maine Rent Assistance (17)
Michigan Rent Assistance (153)
Minnesota Rent Assistance (56)
Missouri Rent Assistance (46)
Mississippi Rent Assistance (30)
Montana Rent Assistance (13)
North Carolina Rent Assistance (185)
North Dakota Rent Assistance (30)
Nebraska Rent Assistance (29)
New Hampshire Rent Assistance (21)
New Jersey Rent Assistance (66)
New Mexico Rent Assistance (21)
Nevada Rent Assistance (21)
New York Rent Assistance (137)
Ohio Rent Assistance (103)
Oklahoma Rent Assistance (16)
Oregon Rent Assistance (34)
Pennsylvania Rent Assistance (136)
Rhode Island Rent Assistance (11)
South Carolina Rent Assistance (28)
South Dakota Rent Assistance (26)
Tennessee Rent Assistance (80)
Texas Rent Assistance (376)
Utah Rent Assistance (24)
Virginia Rent Assistance (69)
Vermont Rent Assistance (15)
Washington Rent Assistance (142)
Wisconsin Rent Assistance (23)
West Virginia Rent Assistance (23)
Wyoming Rent Assistance (12)