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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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- Community Sponsors
- Housing Toolkit & Navigating Housing Resources
Weatherization During Winter Toolkit
As winter approaches, it's crucial to prioritize the safety of the families we serve by providing resources to protect their health and reduce heating costs. This toolkit offers practical weatherization tips to help newcomers conserve energy and lower their utility bills.
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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Housing Toolkit & Navigating Housing Resources
Welcome to Your New Home: Available in Multiple Languages
This comprehensive, illustrated home orientation guide by Mercy Housing is designed to assist newcomers in understanding how to maintain their apartments, use appliances, ensure safety and security, be a good neighbor, and more. This valuable resource is available in 15 languages widely spoken by newcomer populations.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
Determining Eligibility for Federal Housing Assistance based on Immigration Status
As a resettlement staff member, have you had questions about which federally affordable housing and assistance programs a newcomer may qualify for?
This factsheet, produced by the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition in partnership with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, provides an overview of which immigrant populations are eligible for federal housing and homelessness, disaster, energy, and water assistance programs, and whether there are any potential implications for public charge determinations. -
- Community Sponsors
- Refugee Resettlement in the United States
Understanding the Demographics of U.S. Immigrants
A new explainer from the Migration Policy Institute provides a thorough breakdown of migration trends and demographics in the U.S. This insightful resource serves as an essential guide for resettlement agency staff, affordable housing providers, community sponsors, and volunteers alike. It can also be helpful to community groups and individuals who are generally unfamiliar with who refugees, immigrants, and other newcomers to the U.S. are and want to learn more.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
An Overview of the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This resource provides resettlement agency case managers and housing specialists with a comprehensive overview of the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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- Refugees/Newcomers
- Refugee Resettlement in the United States
Navigating Housing in the U.S.
RHS partner CORE (Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange) creates resources designed to help newcomers acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to adapt to their lives in the United States and become fully integrated into their communities. A video from CORE breaks down the realities of the U.S. housing landscape, and explains what newcomers should expect upon arrival.
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- Federal Agencies
- Refugee Resettlement in the United States
State Housing Needs Assessment Report: A Survey of State Refugee Coordinators
Explore the latest findings from our State Housing Needs Assessment survey, which sheds light on the housing challenges and needs of ORR-eligible populations across the U.S. Discover how this data can help shape future strategies for housing solutions and partnerships.
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- Resettlement Agencies
- HUD & Federal Housing Programs
Defining Basic Terms Used by Federal Affordable Housing Programs
This resource offers a practical glossary for newcomers, refugee resettlement housing specialists and welcome staff, and sponsors who are navigating federal housing programs.
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