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What Is the Public Housing Program?

As one of HUD’s longest running low-income housing programs, Public Housing apartments are available in many areas of the country. Apartments are available in developments, or smaller “Scattered Sites,” and have income-based rent.

Start the guide at Part 1: Who qualifies for Public Housing? or choose a topic from the list below.

How To Get Public Housing Guide

  1. Who qualifies for Public Housing?
    1. Basic Requirements
    2. Income Eligibility
    3. Restrictions and Preferences
    4. Common Disqualifiers
  2. How Do I Find an Open Public Housing Waiting List?
    1. Visit Affordable Housing Online
    2. Search for your area on Affordable Housing Online.
    3. Sign up to Affordable Housing Online’s email alerts.
    4. Contact a Housing Authority.
  3. How Do I Apply to a Public Housing Waiting List?
    1. Obtain the application.
    2. Complete the application.
    3. Submit the application.
  4. What Do I Do After Applying to a Public Waiting List?
    1. Wait for your application to be processed.
    2. Confirm your waiting list status.
    3. Estimate your wait time.
    4. Stay in contact with the housing office.
    5. Attend final eligibility interview.
    6. Move into offered unit.