Preferences for Federal Housing Programs

Many federal housing providers have preferences to serve special populations, and people who meet these criteria move up the waiting list more quickly.
One of the most common preferences on affordable housing applications is for elderly applicants.
If there's an employment/working preference, elderly applicants also qualify for that preference.

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Affordable Housing Tip

Housing options for renters with a criminal record.

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify a renter from federal housing assistance. But more serious offenses may make you inelligible if they were recent.

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