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Resources on Providing Quality Housing to Refugee Families
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Fact Sheet & FAQ on Renting to Refugees and Other Eligible Newcomers
The U.S. federal government assists refugees and other eligible newcomer populations with resettlement support services as they begin to rebuild their lives in the United States. This fact sheet and FAQ answer questions that landlords and property managers may have as they consider renting to refugees and other eligible newcomers.
- Landlord/Property Manager
- Understanding the U.S Housing Crisis
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- Resettlement Agencies
- Housing Toolkit & Navigating Housing Resources
Virtual Rental Walkthroughs: A Case Manager’s Guide
Virtual Rental Walkthroughs: A Case Manager’s Guide offers key insights, tools, and resources to support newcomers during rental property tours. It includes a set of questions for case managers to review with clients before the walkthrough and a safeguard checklist to ensure the unit meets the client's needs and safety standards. Organized into Before, During, and After phases, this resource helps save time, streamline the process, and promote self-sufficiency by involving newcomers directly in their housing search.
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- Community Sponsors
- Best Practices for Housing Newcomers
Housing FAQ: A Sponsor’s Guide
This FAQ guide answers key questions for sponsors and supporters helping newcomers find housing. Whether you’re searching for long-term housing or exploring temporary solutions, this resource provides clarity on navigating the rental process, securing housing without a U.S. credit history, and finding financial assistance to support housing costs. Get the essential info you need to confidently assist your newcomer.
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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Trainings & Webinars
Understanding Sexual Harassment in Housing Transactions
Newcomer applicants and tenants often find themselves in vulnerable situations, especially concerning sexual harassment, due to their limited understanding of the U.S. rental market and their rights as tenants.
This recorded webinar aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and tools to navigate these challenges safely and confidently. Additionally, the webinar provides practical guidance on recognizing harassment, reporting incidents, and seeking assistance. -
- Resettlement Agencies
- Renting to Refugees
Incentivizing Landlords to Rent to Refugees: Results of an Anonymous Survey
RHS created an email survey to gather insights into the factors that influence the review of rental applications from potential tenants. The survey, detailed in this report, also sought to discover what incentives could help landlords appreciate how choosing refugee tenants can positively affect their business operations.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
Discussing and Reviewing the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
In November RHS convened a Housing Community of Practice, during which RHS staff provided a comprehensive overview of the federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and answered participants questions about the program.
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- Volunteers/Community Members
- Trainings & Webinars
Welcoming Refugees on College & University Campuses
RHS recently joined Supporting Higher Education in Refugee Resettlement (SHERR) to co-host a webinar about Campus Housing for Refugees. The virtual event featured a panel of speakers who talked and answered questions about their signature successes in welcoming and housing non-student refugees on campuses countrywide. Watch the recorded webinar below:
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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Housing Toolkit & Navigating Housing Resources
Please Repair Guide: Available in Multiple Languages
This comprehensive, illustrated home orientation guide by Mercy Housing is designed to assist newcomers in understanding how to communicate with property managers when home repairs are needed.
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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Best Practices for Housing Newcomers
Overview of the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
This resource provides an overview of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) particularly as they pertain to newcomer housing.
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