Intro

There are many federal housing resources available to persons with disabilities. These include affordable rental housing and supportive services to help disabled persons maintain independence and involvement in the community. This guide will provide information about different housing resources available to persons with disabilities looking for affordable housing. Read below to find out how to get more information and apply for these programs.

Start the guide at Part 1: Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program or choose a topic from the list below.

Housing for Persons with Disabilities Guide

  1. Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program
    1. Learn About the Section 811 Program.
    2. Apply to a Section 811 Property.
  2. Other Federal Housing Programs Serving Persons with Disabilities
    1. Public Housing
    2. Project-Based Section 8 Rental Assistance
    3. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
    4. Section 515
    5. Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers
  3. Preferences for Federal Housing Programs
  4. Reasonable Accommodations for Applications and Residency
    1. Applicant Accommodations
    2. Unit and Property Accommodations
    3. Caregiver Accommodations
  5. Other Services Supporting Disabled Residents in Their Housing
    1. Congregate Housing Services Program
    2. Service Directories for Various Disability Networks
    3. Service Resources for Persons with Chronic Mental Illness