Authoritative Resources for Renters
Government and nonprofit pages we trust for current rules, dollar figures, and complaint channels. Always confirm current dates and amounts at the source before applying.
Federal program offices
- HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing — program directory
- HUD Office of Multifamily Housing — project-based Section 8 properties
- HUD User — Public Housing Agency contact dataset
- HUD User — Fair Market Rents dataset
- HUD User — Income Limits dataset
- USDA Rural Development — Multi-Family Housing programs
- VA — HUD-VASH program
Find help right now
- Dial 211 — connects you to the local Continuum of Care, food, shelter, and crisis services.
- HUD Find Shelter — emergency shelter search by ZIP code.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) — emergency housing and safety planning for survivors.
- Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 988, then press 1) — also routes to homeless veteran outreach.
Tenant rights and fair housing
- HUD Fair Housing complaint portal — file a discrimination complaint.
- U.S. DOJ Housing and Civil Enforcement Section — pattern-and-practice cases.
- CFPB renter protections hub — credit, debt collection, and screening rules.
- National Low Income Housing Coalition — research and advocacy.
- LawHelp.org — free legal aid directory by state.
State housing finance agencies
Every state operates a housing finance agency that allocates Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, runs HOME Investment Partnerships funds, and often administers state-funded rental assistance supplements. Browse them through the state pages on this site, or directly at the National Council of State Housing Agencies directory.