Housing & Shelter Resources
Find emergency shelters, rental assistance, transitional housing, and utility help programs in your community.
Emergency Shelters
Local Emergency Shelters
Emergency shelters provide temporary housing for individuals and families facing homelessness. Most shelters offer meals, case management, and connections to long-term housing resources.
Eligibility: Open to individuals experiencing homelessness
Contact: Call 211 or visit your local shelter
Domestic Violence Shelters
Safe, confidential housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Services include counseling, legal advocacy, and help finding permanent housing.
Eligibility: Survivors of domestic violence
Contact: National DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Rental Assistance Programs
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)
Federal and state programs that help tenants pay rent and utilities. Funds may cover past-due rent, future rent payments, and utility bills.
Eligibility: Income at or below 80% AMI, experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19
Contact: Your local housing authority or community action agency
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
Long-term rental assistance that helps low-income families afford housing in the private market. The program pays a portion of rent directly to landlords.
Eligibility: Income at or below 50% AMI, preference for extremely low-income
Contact: Apply through your local Public Housing Authority
Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Helps families pay heating and cooling bills. Also provides weatherization and emergency utility assistance.
Eligibility: Income at or below 150% of federal poverty level
Contact: Your state or local LIHEAP office
Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing Programs
Bridge housing that provides stability while you work toward permanent housing. Programs typically last 6-24 months and include supportive services.
Eligibility: Varies by program, often for those exiting shelters or institutions
Contact: Local homeless services coordinator or 211
Rapid Re-Housing
Short-term rental assistance and services to help people quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing.
Eligibility: Currently homeless, assessed through Coordinated Entry
Contact: Your community Coordinated Entry system
Home Repair & Weatherization
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free home energy improvements including insulation, air sealing, and heating system repairs. Reduces energy bills and improves home comfort.
Eligibility: Income at or below 200% federal poverty level
Contact: Your state weatherization agency
Home Repair Programs
Many communities offer programs to help homeowners with essential repairs including roofs, plumbing, and accessibility modifications.
Eligibility: Low-income homeowners, varies by program
Contact: Local community development office or Habitat for Humanity