Find rental assistance for veterans, people with disabilities, and seniors

If you are a veteran, have a disability, or are a senior, you may qualify for rental assistance. Learn about government-backed rental assistance programs and how to apply.

Get rental assistance for veterans

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) may be able to help you and your family:

• Avoid eviction and stay in your current home
• Find new, more suitable housing
• Rapidly get rehoused if you are experiencing homelessness

Find out if you are eligible for SSVF

To qualify for SSVF, you must:

Be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or live in a family headed by a veteran or their spouse

Have a very low income

Be imminently at risk of becoming homeless

How to apply for SSVF benefits

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838). You can make an appointment with your local SSVF provider.

Rental assistance for people under age 62 with disabilities

If you are under age 62 and have a disability, you may qualify for a non-elderly disabled (NED) voucher. It can help you find and pay for affordable private rental housing.

Find out if you are eligible for a NED voucher

To qualify for a NED voucher, you must:

Be the head, spouse, or co-head of a family

Be under age 62

Have a disability

Meet other NED eligibility requirements based on your income and where you live

How to apply for a NED voucher

Look up and contact your local public housing agency (PHA). You can learn about your eligibility for a NED voucher and apply for other housing help. Or call the Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center at 1-800-955-2232.

Housing resources for seniors and others

You may qualify for additional housing programs including:

• Housing choice vouchers (Section 8)
• Affordable housing (privately owned subsidized housing)
• Public housing

Find other government programs to help you pay rent and basic utilities.

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