Housing Assistance, Public Housing, and Subsidized Housing
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This category is about financial support to cover costs for renting a home and covering housing costs. It includes vouchers, subsidized housing, public housing, Section 8, the standards and procedures of living in public and subsidized housing (or being removed from it), and more.
Federally Subsidized Housing Programs
This resource covers housing programs with federal subsidies that offer affordable housing for low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Housing Code Compliance
This information covers how a tenant can raise code compliance violations if they think their landlord is providing a rental home that goes against the codes for housing quality standards. It also includes information about protections for tenants from retaliation if their landlord violates the housing code.
Public Benefits
This information covers public benefits, which are government-funded programs that help individuals and families in need. Public benefits can include cash and income assistance, health care, food assistance, housing assistance, and tax benefits. Depending on the program, eligibility for public benefits may require a person or family to meet certain income and resource requirements.