Resource Library
Our Resource Library contains 200+ multimedia resources, including reports, fact sheets, videos, and toolkits, on topics relevant to housing and refugee resettlement. These resources have been developed and curated for refugees and newcomers, housing providers, resettlement staff, government and community partners, and sponsors and volunteers.
Featured Resource
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.
Any external resources published here represent the views and opinions of their original authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Refugee Housing Solutions.
- Landlord/Property Manager
- Understanding the U.S Housing Crisis
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- Resettlement Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
FAQ for HUD Housing Counselors About ORR-Eligible Populations
This FAQ for HUD Housing Counselors provides a high-level overview on the frequently asked questions HUD Certified Housing Counselors and/or their agencies may have regarding assisting ORR-eligible populations and newcomers.
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Enhancing Refugee Housing Solutions Annual Housing Needs Assessment Report: Stakeholders Serving ORR-Eligible Populations | FY 2025
This report shares the results of the second of two annual needs assessments conducted by RHS in FY 2025 and targets housing stakeholders and organizations serving ORR-eligible populations to analyze housing trends and challenges.
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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Housing Toolkit & Navigating Housing Resources
Zana za Kupanga Bajeti na Ujuzi wa Kifedha kwa Wapangaji
Budgeting and Financial Literacy for Renters Toolkit (Swahili)
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- Resettlement Agencies
- Best Practices for Housing Newcomers
Self-Sufficiency Through Housing: Strategies for Success
This resource examines the key role housing stability has in attaining self-sufficiency for refugees, newcomers, and other ORR-eligible populations. It suggests strategies, explores case studies of successful integration and community support, and provides actionable insights for success of an individual or family on their journey towards self-sufficiency.
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- Landlords/Property Managers
- Renting to Refugees
Enhancing Service Amenities for Low-to-Moderate Income Households and Newcomer Residents
A Guide to Innovative Housing Solutions and Social Impact for Housing Providers
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- Resettlement Agencies
- Best Practices for Housing Newcomers
Innovative Housing Solutions for ORR-Eligible Populations: Case Studies and Best Practices
This article examines at the macro level the growing global housing affordability gap and innovative housing solutions as a worldwide framework. Then, by taking a practical and micro-level approach, these solutions can be adapted and implemented to improve housing stability and promote thriving U.S. communities for all.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- Best Practices for Housing Newcomers
Newcomer Housing: One Size Doesn’t Fit All | A Case Study on Refugee Housing Technology Solutions
This resource explores dynamic partnerships and technology solutions created to secure and support stable housing for refugees and newcomers through an innovative technology solution to effectively and efficiently make housing matches between landlords and hopeful tenants.
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- Federal Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
Creating Welcoming Communities: Federal Housing Agencies and Refugee Success
The tradition of welcoming refugees and newcomers has long been a cornerstone commitment of the United States. To continue exploring the United States’ long history of welcome, this resource is multifaceted in its approach and goes into depth in three specific areas and how they are interrelated. These include 1) the concept of a welcoming community, 2) the importance of housing as a core pillar in all communities, and 3) how federal housing agencies are key stakeholders in both housing and creating holistic and welcoming communities which ultimately create a thriving nation for all.