Official Link: https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a wide range of programs and resources to help Americans find safe, stable, and affordable housing. Through its Helping Americans page, HUD highlights its core mission areas: increasing access to housing, strengthening communities, and supporting vulnerable populations.
The page connects users with resources for:
- Finding affordable housing through rental assistance programs, public housing, and housing choice vouchers.
- Preventing homelessness by linking individuals and families with shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing initiatives.
- Homeownership opportunities, including HUD-approved housing counseling, mortgage assistance, and programs that make buying a home more attainable for first-time and low-income buyers.
- Community development programs that revitalize neighborhoods and create economic opportunities.
HUD’s “Helping Americans” hub serves as an entry point for both individuals seeking housing support and organizations working to strengthen local housing systems. By consolidating information in one place, it reduces barriers and helps people connect directly with federally supported housing and community programs.
Because HUD is a cabinet-level federal agency, the information here is authoritative and trustworthy, giving individuals and caseworkers confidence that the programs listed are real, current, and federally backed.
Explore HUD’s resources here: https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans