Housing

Programs that assist with rent, housing vouchers, and emergency rental support for low-income households.

46 articles

Housing June 20, 2026

Your Landlord Is Unresponsive or MIA — How to Still Get Rental Assistance Approved When Your Landlord Is Not Responding

If your landlord is not responding to a rental assistance program, you may still qualify for help. Learn how to keep your ERA application alive and get paid.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing June 20, 2026

Can Your Family Members Live With You in Public Housing? What Seniors Need to Know About Adding or Removing Household Members

Thinking about having a family member move in with you in public housing? Learn the rules seniors must follow when adding or removing household members.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing June 17, 2026

Section 8 Voucher Reasonable Accommodation Home Modifications for Seniors: Ramps, Grab Bars, and Your Rights

Seniors with disabilities using Section 8 vouchers can request reasonable accommodations that require landlords to allow accessibility modifications. Learn who pays and how to coordinate with state and Medicare programs.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing June 16, 2026

Can You Be Evicted from Public Housing? What Seniors Need to Know About Lease Violations, Nonpayment, and How to Fight Back

Facing eviction from public housing is frightening, but seniors have real rights and legal protections. Learn what grounds allow eviction and how to fight back.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Housing June 14, 2026

Section 8 and Home Health Aides: How Seniors Can Use Their Voucher to Cover Rent in a Shared Living Situation With a Caregiver

Seniors with Section 8 vouchers can request a live-in aide accommodation that affects unit size and rent. Here is what HUD rules say and how to prepare.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing June 11, 2026

Can a Family Member, Caregiver, or Nonprofit Apply for Rental Assistance on Your Behalf?

If you're a renter 55+ who needs help navigating emergency rental assistance, a trusted person can apply on your behalf. Learn how it works and what documents you'll need.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Housing June 4, 2026

Your Rental Assistance Was Denied — Here's How to Appeal and Win

A denial letter isn't the end of the road. Learn how to navigate the emergency rental assistance denial appeal process and fight back with the right documents and free legal help.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing June 3, 2026

Section 8 and Assisted Living: Can You Use a Housing Choice Voucher in Senior Care Facilities, Adult Family Homes, or Supportive Housing?

Wondering if you can use a Section 8 voucher in an assisted living facility? Learn which senior care settings qualify, what costs are covered, and how to protect your voucher.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Housing June 1, 2026

Can a Property Manager or Condo Association Block Your Rental Assistance? What Older Renters Need to Know

Third-party entities like HOAs and property managers can create unexpected barriers to rental assistance. Here's how renters 55+ can fight back.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Housing May 28, 2026

How to File a Complaint Against Your Public Housing Authority: A Senior's Step-by-Step Guide

Facing a dispute with your housing authority? Learn how to file a complaint against your public housing authority as a senior resident, step by step.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing May 24, 2026

Emergency Rental Assistance for Mobile Homes, Section 8, and Subsidized Units: What Renters 55+ Need to Know

If you live in a mobile home, Section 8 voucher unit, or HUD-subsidized apartment, you may still qualify for emergency rental assistance. Here's what to know.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Housing May 24, 2026

Section 8 and Taxes: What Seniors Must Know About Vouchers, Rental Assistance, and Their Tax Return

Wondering if Section 8 housing assistance is taxable income for seniors? Learn how vouchers, Social Security, and pensions interact at tax time.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read