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Resources on Providing Quality Housing to Refugee Families
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Fact Sheet 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 answers 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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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Housing Toolkit & Navigating Housing Resources
Settle In Housing Resources
Settle In provides trusted and accurate information about the resettlement process and life in the United States. This platform also hosts housing-specific resources co-developed with Refugee Housing Solutions.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- Refugee Resettlement in the United States
Using Churches as Affordable Housing
"Churching NIMBYs: Creating Affordable Housing on Church Property," is a paper written by the University of Notre Dame Law School's Patrick E. Reidy, C.S.C. The piece was published in the Yale Law Journal and features original analysis of data held by the University of Notre Dame's Church Properties Initiative to quantify the potential impact of faith-based properties on housing supply in two key markets: Oakland, CA, and Chicago, IL.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
Elegibilidad de los programas federales de vivienda para poblaciones recién llegadas
Esta matriz proporciona información detallada sobre la elegibilidad de las poblaciones de recién llegados elegibles para ORR para varios programas federales de vivienda, incluyendo enlaces a las descripciones de los programas.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
Federal Housing Program Eligibility for Newcomers
This matrix provides detailed information about newcomers who are eligible to receive Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) support, which could include one or more federal housing programs. Links to program information is also included.
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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Best Practices for Housing Newcomers
Guía paso a paso para obtención de vivienda
Encontrar la vivienda adecuada requiere saber qué pasos dar. Este recurso orienta a los posibles inquilinos refugiados y recién llegados sobre el proceso para conseguir una vivienda de alquiler en Estados Unidos.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- Best Practices for Housing Newcomers
Understanding U.S. Fair Housing Law and Best Practices
Having a strong understanding of Fair Housing laws and practices is critical when looking for newcomer housing. This video gives an overview of the U.S. Fair Housing Act and offers best practice suggestions for resettlement agencies, caseworkers, volunteers, and sponsors to use during a housing search.
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- Resettlement Agencies
Unpacking the Public Housing & Housing Choice Voucher Programs
A recent webinar presented in partnership with Refugee Welcome Collective offers a refresher on two major U.S. housing programs: Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. The session guides staff and friends of refugees and serve as a refresher on program eligibility, terminology, and the application process.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- Partnering with Landlords & Property Managers
Landlord Conversation Guide: Welcoming Humanitarian Parolees
This conversation guide offers comprehensive tools for engaging housing providers in discussions about renting to humanitarian parolees. It addresses misconceptions, alleviates fears, and tackles challenges with clear talking points and straightforward steps to promote understanding and support for inclusive housing practices.
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