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 ? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supportive Housing Development Program | North Carolina | Capital resources | 50% AMI or less | Affordability period is 20 - 30 years |
| Supportive Housing American Rescue Plan | North Carolina | Capital resources | 50% AMI or less | Affordability period is 15 years |
| Supportive Housing | New Jersey | Tenant-based rental assistance | ||
| Statewide Security Deposit Loan Program | Delaware | Tenant-based rental assistance | Short-term (up to 7 months) | |
| State-Aided Public Housing | Massachusetts | Both rental assistance & capital resources, Capital resources, Project-based rental assistance | 80% AMI or less | Rental assistance - No predetermined time limit; Capital resources - Must remain affordable in perpetuity |
| State Rental Assistance Program | Delaware | Tenant-based rental assistance | 50% AMI or less | |
| State Rental Assistance | Trenton, New Jersey | Tenant-based rental assistance | 40% AMI or less | Long-term (more than 2 years) |
| State Rent Supplement Program | Hawaii | Tenant-based rental assistance | 50% AMI or less | No predetermined time limit |
| State Housing Voucher Program | Colorado | Tenant-based rental assistance | 30% AMI or less | No predetermined time limit |
| State Housing Trust Fund - Iowa | Iowa | Both rental assistance & capital resources, Capital resources, Tenant-based rental assistance | 80% AMI or less | Rental assistance - No predetermined time limit; Capital resources - Affordability period is 5 years |