How to Get Help for Home Weatherization
What is WAP? The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) was originally only for weatherproofing your home. Weatherproofing was done usually through low-cost methods like weatherstripping doors and windows. In recent years, though, WAP has expanded to include cost-effective upgrades for heating, cooling and electrical systems. It now even includes specifics for qualified appliances. The idea now [...]
How to Apply for Housing Assistance (Section 8 Vouchers)
What are Housing Choice or Section 8 Vouchers? Housing Choice Vouchers or Section 8 vouchers are for helping very low income families, the disabled and the elderly who cannot afford decent, safe and sanitary housing – normally in the private market. The program is locally administered by public housing agencies (PHAs). All prospective houses or [...]
A Guide to Home Energy Assistance
What is LIHEAP? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a Federal program for low-income families. It aims to help them lower their home energy bills. The program isn’t just for the wintering states. LIHEAP benefits are also used for summer cooling solutions. Through this program, you can avoid health and safety problems [...]
Hardest Hit Fund
The Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) provides aid to families in states that have been hit hard by the economic and housing market crisis.
Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program
The Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program provides mortgage assistance to homeowners who experience a drop in income due to involuntary unemployment or…
Is It Cheaper To Buy Rather Than Rent?
Since the recession, many homeowners have flooded the rental market. But because of an increasing demand for it, renting has become more expensive than buying.
Transitional Living Program For Homeless Youth
Each year, thousands of youths aged 16 to 21 years old run away from home or are forced by their parents to leave their houses.
Housing Programs For Heroes
It’s shocking to find out, but a third of the adult homeless population may be composed of our beloved veterans.
HUD-VASH: Housing Program for Veterans
HUD and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Supported Housing Program provides long-term case management, supportive services and permanent housing support.
What is The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program?
The HPRP provides homelessness prevention assistance for households in danger of eviction. They also assist in rapid re-housing for the homeless.
What Are HUD Public Housing Programs?
HUD programs, such as Section 8 Housing or Housing Choice Vouchers, provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for low-income families.
Three Ways to Sell Your Vacant Home Faster
You’re moving out but you need help to sell the house. Learn how you can market your home with these easy-to-follow tips.
The Best Cities for Rental Housing
If you’re looking for the best places to rent, low-cost housing or not, here are some guidelines to see if it’s a good idea.
