Housing and Shelters

Here is a collection of helpful resources and support services for immigrants and refugees related to housing in the United States. These resources can help you find suitable housing, access financial support, and understand your rights as a renter. From online platforms to legal guidance and government assistance, these resources assist immigrants and refugees in better integrating into society and securing their housing needs.

  • Afghanistan Support and Investment Program (ASIP)
    Website: Department of Social Services
    Description: Guidance on finding housing, application processes, and your rights and responsibilities as a renter.

  • Refugee Housing Solutions – Housing Center and Local Listings
    Website: Refugee Housing Solutions Housing Hub
    Description: An online platform that connects refugees and immigrants to housing resources. Includes local resources in Texas and Washington state.

  • Refugee Housing Solutions – Renters’ Toolbox (Farsi) (Pashto)
    Website: Refugee Housing Solutions
    Description: Guidance on finding housing, the application process, and your rights and responsibilities as a renter.

  • Cultural Resource Exchange – Information on Home Security and Rental Housing
    Website: Cultural Resource Exchange Housing Safety and Rental Housing
    Description: Informational resources to answer your questions about housing in the United States.

  • SettleIn – Housing (Farsi) (Pashto)
    Website: SettleIn Housing
    Description: Learn about housing, how to rent a home, and home security in the United States.

  • USA.gov – Help with Utility Bills
    Website: USA.gov Help with Utility Bills
    Description: Government programs that assist with paying phone, internet, and utility bills.

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Help with Rent and Utility Bills
    Website: CFPB Help for Renters
    Description: Informational resources to assist with paying rent or utility bills and information on your legal rights as a renter.

  • Office of Community Services – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
    Website: LIHEAP Help for Utility Bills
    Description: Helps eligible families pay their electric bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Learn more by contacting your state’s public phone number.

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