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How Public Housing Authorities Can Support Newcomers: A Guide to Resettlement and Housing Access

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) play a pivotal role in ensuring housing stability for refugees and other newcomers to the United States. This guide provides actionable steps, resources, and strategies to help PHAs align their policies and practices with the needs of diverse newcomers, thereby fostering integration and long-term stability for them.

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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.

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.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Basic Eligibility Requirements

This fact sheet highlights the minimum criteria that public housing authorities use to determine eligibility for public housing and the housing choice voucher program.

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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