The current low-income housing crisis in America has left countless citizens struggling. Watch this video to find out how to find affordable apartments in your area.
The first strategy is to find subsidized housing.
With this arrangement, the government gives the property owner money to provide low-rent housing to low-income people. Find more information on the resources.hud.gov website.
The second strategy is Section 8 housing choice vouchers. Rental research providers like Zumper and Trulia allow one to filter results to find rentals that accept Section 8 in their area. The third strategy is public housing, whereby one rents directly from their local Public Housing Authority (PHA).
The fourth strategy is low-income housing for seniors. Older adults should contact the area's eldercare locator or look for co-housing opportunities at cohousing.org/directory. The fifth option is Rural Housing Options. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) subsidizes over 15,000 rural apartment complexes. Visit the USDA website to find out more about these houses.
The sixth option is the VASH program for veterans. Low-income and homeless veterans may be eligible for this program. The last option is getting creative by contacting agencies with information about low-income housing, such as the Community Action Council.
