If you are a newcomer to the U.S. seeking housing and want to learn how to be a successful renter and navigate the U.S. rental housing market, we welcome you to explore the RHS Tenant Toolkit. Additional language versions: Arabic Burmese Congolese-Swahili Dari Kinyarwanda Pashto Russian Spanish Ukrainian
What will this webinar cover? This webinar will be useful for those seeking to understand the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) resources for resettlement agency case managers, refugee service providers, state refugee coordinators, and landlords and property managers interested in learning how to apply for HUD resources to serve refugee populations/clients….
CWS Private Sponsor Groups – Uniting for Ukraine The Role of Sponsor Groups Unlike other refugee populations, Ukrainian humanitarian parolees are not eligible for certain resettlement services that local agency offices provide, Instead, private sponsors provide these services, which includes help with finding housing, benefits applications, school enrollment, and making appointments, among other tasks. Private…
This downloadable one-pager includes seven resources for folks looking for housing as a Ukrainian or supporting a newcomer. ORR: Find Local Resources Office of Refugee Resettlement – Find local resettlement agencies and resources in your state. AffordableHousing.com This housing platform allows you to search affordable housing units in your area HUD: Resource Locator U.S….
Frequently Asked Questions Why Rent to Ukrainian Newcomers? You can make a difference in your community by renting your property to a Ukrainian. Housing is the foundation for stability and newcomers looking to establish themselves are often long-term tenants. Most Ukrainians entering the U.S. have an American tie or sponsor that is able to…
How do Ukrainians enter the United States? There are several pathways to the United States for Ukrainians escaping the crisis in their country. Ukrainians may enter as refugees, asylum seekers, or with work visas; however, a majority of Ukrainians enter the U.S. with family petitions, as humanitarian parolees at the border, or through Uniting…
DOWNLOAD PDF Uniting for Ukraine Overview Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily for a two-year period of parole. Ukrainians participating in Uniting for Ukraine must have a supporter in the United…
References and Links State Housing Finance Agency Questions and Answers Regarding Housing Assistance for Refugees and Parolees HUD Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) HUD Awards and Allocations What is Rapid Re-Housing? Housing First: Principles into Practice