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How to Find Affordable Housing

December 8th, 2015 · No Comments · City Library, Main Branch

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Below are links to USA.gov and the library on who to call and what questions to ask when looking for a home you can afford:

People with low income, seniors, and people with disabilities may qualify for help from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to get affordable rental housing. HUD doesn’t own rental property. It gives money to states and building owners, who in turn provide low-income housing opportunities.

Get Personalized Help with Your Search

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor in your area online or call 1-800-569-4287 to find a local housing counseling agency. The counselor may be from a non-profit organization approved to offer advice on housing assistance.

If you’re a landlord, learn how you can participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). Source: USA.gov

 

 

Check out these titles from the library on finding affordable housing and on the issue in general:

1) 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask By Ilyce Glink, 2005

 

2) Buying a House (Audiobook) By Chris Sandlund, 2004

 

3) Consolidated Plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development 2015- 2019 By Manchester (N.H.), 2015

 

4) Show Me a Hero : a tale of murder, suicide, race, and redemption

By Lisa Belkin, 2015

 

Plus: Do you think triple decker housing should be a thing of the past? Former city councilman, Michael Ross agrees with you. Check out his recent appearance on NECN:

Three Deckers Aren’t the Future

Former Boston City Councilor Michael Ross explains why the city’s housing of the future won’t look like the housing of the past.

 

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