Sunday, November 1, 2009

Federally Subsidized Housing

By Nick Freeman

Subsidized housing is a social program run by HUD which helps low income families unable to afford regular housing. Other people that can qualify for subsidized housing are students and seniors.

From HUDs website you can get information on whether you can qualify for subsidized housing. Your income level must be below a maximum limit that HUD sets.

Next you must go to the housing agency in order to get the form and fill it out. You must bring with you tax return, pay stubs, identification etc, so that HUD can verify your information. Consult HUD for a complete list of things you should bring along.

Some resources you might want to use for finding subsidized housing are the rental house magazines you find at supermarkets or next to bus stops. These magazines can give you a good idea of the subsidized housing available in the area, especially if you are new in town.

Next try asking your friends about subsidized housing. If they have lived in subsidized housing before, then they can give you real life experience stories. If they had lived in a particular subsidized house where the landlord was good, they can recommend them to you.

Finally, a fast and easy way to look for subsidized housing is online. There are many sites that seek to help you find subsidized housing. Just put in the rent that you can afford and any other information that will help you narrow your choice.

When you search for subsidized housing online, you have to protect yourself from scam artists. Do not wire deposits to someone for a house until you go and check it out first and make sure they are the owner.

When you are about to move into your subsidized housing, you should do a thorough walk through of the house. Landlords need to provide safe and livable housing for their tenants. If there are any problems in the subsidized housing, you should tell the landlord to fix them.

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