When you’re struggling to afford rent and someone tells you “you should apply for HUD housing,” that advice sounds helpful but leaves you wondering… where exactly do I apply, to whom, and what even is HUD housing? The confusion is real because “HUD housing” is this vague umbrella term people use for different federal housing … Read more
Photo by 66 north on Unsplash Trying to find affordable housing feels like searching for a unicorn these days, doesn’t it? Rent prices are absolutely insane, and if you’re on a limited income, the struggle is real… but here’s something you might not know: HUD—the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development—actually operates and funds … Read more
If you’ve ever struggled to afford rent or wondered where people with low incomes go for housing help, you’ve probably heard someone say “contact your local housing authority” without really explaining what that means or how it works. Public Housing Authorities—usually called PHAs—are these somewhat mysterious government agencies that literally control access to affordable housing … Read more