Housing Assistance
Search housing assistance, rental help, home energy support, property tax relief, mortgage programs, and homelessness services.
Housing assistance is a broad category. It can mean emergency rental help, voucher programs, homebuyer support, tribal or veterans housing, property tax relief, energy assistance, weatherization, homelessness services, foreclosure prevention, or subsidized loans. The right program depends on the housing problem you are trying to solve.
Start with urgency. If you are facing eviction, shutoff, homelessness, domestic violence, or immediate loss of housing, local emergency channels may matter more than national directories. If the need is longer-term, compare eligibility rules, waitlists, income limits, geography, landlord participation, household composition, and whether the program is open year-round.
Housing pages often contain local details that summaries miss. A statewide program may be administered through county offices. A federal program may depend on a local housing authority. A property tax program may require filing during a narrow annual window. A loan program may require approved lenders and counseling.
Use this page to identify possible housing-related support, then move quickly to the official source. Save proof of rent, mortgage, utility costs, income, household size, disability or veteran status if relevant, notices, and application confirmation numbers.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin program that helps eligible households with part of heating costs, non-heating electricity costs, crisis help, and select furnace/water repair services.
Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Virginia DSS energy assistance for eligible households that need help with heating, cooling, energy emergencies, or long-term energy savings.
Virginia Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Virginia law permits counties, cities, and towns to offer local real estate tax exemption or deferral programs for qualifying older homeowners and, when included by local ordinance, homeowners with permanent and total disabilities.
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
A complete exemption of taxes on the first $50,000 of fair market value of a qualifying South Carolina legal residence for eligible homeowners.
Seattle Utility Discount Program: 60% Off Electric and 50% Off Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Bills
The City of Seattle Utility Discount Program provides an ongoing 60% discount on Seattle City Light electricity bills and a 50% discount on qualifying Seattle Public Utilities water, sewer, and solid waste services for income-qualified households.
We Care – Customer Assistance – Philadelphia Water Department
Ongoing Philadelphia water-bill assistance through the Tiered Assistance Program (TAP), Special Hardship review, and the City's single customer-assistance application.
Oregon Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Oregon LIHEAP provides once-per-year home energy assistance to eligible households through local Community Action Agencies, with 2026 benefits determined by household income, size, region, and heating or cooling source.
G.S. 105-277.1B
North Carolina property tax homestead circuit breaker that limits a qualifying owner’s taxes to 4% or 5% of income and defers the excess as a lien.
New York School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit
New York property-tax relief for eligible homeowners through the STAR credit, including Basic and Enhanced STAR pathways and current income limits.
Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Income-tested energy assistance for qualifying Nevada households, including annual support and crisis help through the Energy Assistance Program.
Michigan MI Home Loan Down Payment Assistance
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) MI 10K Down Payment Assistance provides up to $10,000 as an interest-free, deferred loan for eligible homebuyers using a MSHDA MI Home Loan.
Michigan Home Heating Credit (2025 claim year) | Michigan Department of Treasury
Formula-based Michigan tax credit that helps eligible low-income homeowners and renters with 2025 home heating costs through Form MI-1040CR-7.
Application guidance
Use the listings above as a shortlist, then build your application from the official instructions. Save the source page, deadline, eligibility rules, required documents, contact details, and any program-specific scoring criteria. If the deadline is rolling, apply early enough for review queues and budget limits. If the deadline is fixed, work backward from the closing date and leave time for recommendations, institutional approvals, financial documents, and portal errors.
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Housing Assistance FAQ
What types of housing assistance are listed?
Listings can include rental assistance, housing vouchers, homebuyer help, property tax relief, utility support, homelessness services, and specialized loan programs.
Are waitlists common?
Yes. Many housing programs have waitlists, local intake rules, limited funding, or priority categories.
What documents are usually needed?
Common documents include ID, proof of residence, income, lease or mortgage details, utility bills, household information, and crisis documentation.