Affordable Rental Housing

Find Affordable Rental Housing
- Types of Housing Programs
- Housing Counselor
COVID-19 Rental Assistance
- The Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Formerly Section 8)
- Who is Eligible for the House Choice Voucher Program?
- Steps to Apply for House Choice Voucher
How to Get Help Paying Rent
Public Housing
Identify and Complain about Housing Discrimination
- File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
- LGBTQ Discrimination

How to Get Help Paying Rent

Numerous seniors, disabled, and low-income people often struggle with paying their rent and look for ways to pay their rent on time. If you are also struggling to pay your rent on time, then you can reach out to the state housing finance agency or your local public housing agency office.

Apart from this, there are numerous government programs to assist you with your rent payments. Let’s learn more about these agencies in the sections mentioned below and how these can help you to make rent payments.

Agencies Assisting with Rent

HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) has programs to assist those in need with help for rental payments.

Local Public Housing Agencies: HUD assists with affordable housing for those in need. Low-income, elderly, and those with disabilities may qualify for assistance. Visit to find a local public housing agency near you.

State Housing Finance Agency: There may be some programs specific to each state funded by the Department of Treasury. If funds are available, there may be some emergency state benefits for individuals who need emergency immediate housing. To find out what programs are available in your state visit https://www.ncsha.org/emergency-housing-assistance/ for more details.