NLIHC created the Rental Housing Programs Database (RHPD) to generate a better understanding of the diverse ways in which state and local governments use their own financial resources to close the gap between available federal funding for rental housing and the unmet needs of renters in their communities. The RHPD captures information on state and locally funded programs that create, preserve, or increase access to affordable rental housing; it includes program goals, target populations, tenant eligibility requirements, and other program characteristics. Explore the database below or read a summary of findings from the 2023 RHPD update in our report, State and Local Investments in Rental Housing.
Instructions
Use the interactive map and filters below to explore the landscape of state- and locally funded rental housing programs in the U.S. To learn more about a program, click on its name in the database below; a pop-up will appear with full program details, including a link to the program’s website if available. To download the data as an Excel file, please click the “Export List (XLSX)” button. Please note that the download will only include the programs displayed in the table – to obtain information for all programs in the RHPD, please click “Reset” to remove all filters. Please email [email protected] to report updates or corrections to the information presented here.
| Program Name | Location | Program Type ? | Income Eligibility Threshold ? | Duration ? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless Crisis Response Program | Ohio | Tenant-based rental assistance | 30% AMI or less | Transitional (7 months - 2 years) |
| Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) | New York | Capital resources | Must remain affordable in perpetuity | |
| Homeless Housing and Services Program | Texas | Both rental assistance & capital resources, Capital resources, Tenant-based rental assistance, Project-based rental assistance | Rental assistance - No predetermined time limit | |
| Homeless Prevention Activities Program | Colorado | Tenant-based rental assistance | 50% AMI or less | Short-term (up to 7 months) |
| Homeless Prevention Program | Illinois | Tenant-based rental assistance | Short-term (up to 7 months) | |
| Homeless Service Grants - Neighbors in Need (NIN) Fund | Boise City, Idaho | Tenant-based rental assistance | No predetermined time limit | |
| Homeless Student Stability Program | Washington | Tenant-based rental assistance | 50% AMI or less | No predetermined time limit |
| Homeless Youth Act | Minnesota | Tenant-based rental assistance | Other income eligibility criteria | No predetermined time limit |
| Homelessness Prevention Program | Wisconsin | Tenant-based rental assistance | 80% AMI or less | Transitional (7 months - 2 years) |
| Homelessness Prevention Program | New Jersey | Tenant-based rental assistance | 80% AMI or less | Short-term (up to 7 months) |