Find Housing

In this blog post, we focus on the housing selection process for newcomers, from walk–through to move-in.

Finding the appropriate housing requires having the right tools, and the internet is a tool that can improve and expand one's housing search. This resource page will connect you to federal, state, and housing providers, search engines, and other sources. It will also provide property managers and landlords with accessible avenues to advertise their properties.

"Know Your Rights: State-by-State Housing Guide" is a resource for understanding tenant rights and responsibilities across all 50 states. Dive into essential topics like repairs, security deposits, lease termination, and eviction laws specific to each state. Empower yourself with knowledge to navigate any housing challenge confidently.

This checklist from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assists with the recruitment of landlords and property managers, and helps with outreach efforts and ways you can promote needs for housing partnerships.

This conversation guide offers comprehensive tools for engaging housing providers in discussions about renting to refugees. It addresses misconceptions, alleviates fears, and tackles challenges with clear talking points and straightforward steps to promote understanding and support for inclusive housing practices.

The tips in this post will get you started in forming positive landlord relationships to help secure housing for clients. This post includes contributions from Matthew Chase, Alaska State Refugee Housing Manager with Catholic Social Services. 

This comprehensive tool for newcomer applicants and renters contains vital information and resources on searching for housing, what to expect during the application process, key things to understand in a lease, what rights a tenant has under the Fair Housing Act, and more.

Watch this video training on tips, tools, and resources for finding housing for refugees and newcomers.