Subsidized housing is a social program run by HUD which helps low income families unable to afford regular housing. Other people that can qualify for subsidized housing are students and seniors.
First thing you have to do to get into subsidized housing is to find out if you qualify in the first place. Go to HUDs website and look for their qualification requirement. HUD wants your income to be below a set amount for subsidized housing qualification.
After you have found out whether you can apply for subsidized housing, fill out the application at the HUD housing office. Then when you are approved you can start find subsidized housing.
When you are ready to look for subsidized housing, look for the free housing magazines that you sometimes see in the news stands. Grab a copy and check it out. It should give you a good idea about subsidized housing in your city.
If you have some friends that lived in subsidized housing before, you can inquire them about some recommendations. They can tell you whether or not a particular subsidized housing that they have lived in was good or not. They can also tell you what to expect from living in subsidized housing.
Go online and search for subsidized housing using craigslist. This is a free website where sellers can list their products and buyers can find something they want. Many landlords list their subsidized housing there, and you should be able to find something there.
One thing you should be careful about when you look for subsidized housing online are the people who try to scam the unsuspecting. Do not wire money to people for deposits until you have seen the house and met the owner. Some scammers will take off with your money once they get their hands on it.
When you move into your subsidized housing, do a spot check with the landlord and point out things that need fixing and cleaning. Get them to do all this before you first move in.
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