If you are ready to buy a home, it is strongly advised to contact HUD housing counseling agencies. For Federal Programs, you can find the closest Housing Counseling Agency here.
There are also Neighborworks Homeownership Centers (HOC) located throughout the country and available to guide you through the home buying process. For information about the nearest HOC, check the directory found here.
States and Housing Agencies may use federal HOME and CDBG funds to build new homes or renovate older homes for low income buyers to purchase. Additional homeownership programs may be offered locally by your state or city. You can access your state list here.
Even if it looks difficult to get housing, apply anyway.
Some factors make it look like a longshot to get housing. Any waiting list opening is a legitimate chance to get housing, no mattter how long it takes.Hope Brown says:
"I share the listings on Affordable Housing Online with my friends and family as much as I can. The website is easy to navigate and is set up so anyone can explore it."