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Housing 101: Non-Citizen Eligibility for Federal Housing Programs

The U.S. refugee resettlement process is designed to provide safe, affordable housing for newcomers. However, due to the current affordable housing crisis in the U.S., securing newcomer housing is taking more time and effort than in the past. Fortunately, there are government housing programs available for non-citizens. In this webinar, viewers will learn about HUD programs available to non-citizens.

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Learn more about legal requirements and find answers to commonly asked questions about partnering with refugee resettlement agencies to provide housing to newcomers.

Demystifying the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Understand the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) engagement with refugees over the past two years. Learn about HUD's short-term and long-term rental assistance programs that are appropriate for newcomers.

Helping Newcomers with the Housing Search

Refugee Housing Solutions offers resettlement practitioners housing search navigation tools, from guides on pre-search tasks to nontraditional housing search resources.

Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Housing

Finding the appropriate housing requires knowing what steps to take. This resource guides prospective newcomer tenants to the process of securing rental housing in the United States.
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