* Housing Help: Rent Payments
Contact the following agencies to find out if you qualify for help with your rent payments:
- Start by contacting your state housing finance agency or your local public housing agency office. These offices may have information about aid programs administered by your state.
- Also, contact your local Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office, which is an excellent resource for information about programs that help with rent, tenant rights in your state, housing counseling, and a number of other programs for certain groups, such as renters, and resources such as public housing.
- If you are a veteran, you may also want to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA offers many programs designed to help veterans.
- If you are a senior citizen, you may also want to contact the Eldercare Locator. This is a free service, from the Administration on Aging (AOA), that can connect you with resources and programs designed to help seniors in your area.
- If you are a rural resident, you may also want to contact the local Rural Development (RD) office. These offices can help rural residents through the Rural Housing Service.
- If you are a person with a disability, information on housing options is also available.
Finally, to find out what other help may be available for you locally, we recommend that you contact your state social services agency. Even if you are ineligible for benefits through social services, these agencies may be able to provide referrals to community organizations that might offer help. You may also search for and contact community or nonprofit organizations in your area directly for help or referral information.
Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:
- Housing Choice Voucher Program
- Help with Utility Bills
- Help with Medical Bills
- Help with Prescription Drug Costs
- Additional Financial Aid Resources
- Housing for Senior Citizens
- State Units on Aging (SUAs)
- Administration on Aging (AOA)
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/nxYFHd
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