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Public Housing Program

Administered by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) · hud.gov

HUD-funded housing units managed by local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs). Rent is capped at 30% of adjusted monthly income for eligible low-income households.

Eligibility requirements

  • ✓Income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)
  • ✓US citizen or eligible immigrant
  • ✓Pass criminal background check
  • ✓Family, elderly, or disabled household
Insider tip

Apply to your local PHA even if the waitlist is long — your position is set by application date. Many PHAs have preference points for elderly, disabled, or currently homeless applicants that move you up the list.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at hud.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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