The subsidized housing program was set up by HUD to help people that are living in poverty to live in better homes. People that need subsidized housing are low income families, students and seniors.
Not everyone can live in subsidized housing though. You have to go to HUDs website and look up the requirements for qualification. Your income must be considered low income.
The next step is to fill out the subsidized housing application. You can find this form at the HUD housing agency. Bring along personal information and tax returns to proof your income.
When you are ready to look for subsidized housing, look for the free housing magazines that you sometimes see in the news stands. Grab a copy and check it out. It should give you a good idea about subsidized housing in your city.
Find a realtor who also manages property. These realtors should be managing many subsidized housing and you inquire them about it. If they do not have any subsidized housing that they are managing, they should refer you to someone that does.
Search online for subsidized housing. There are several websites that help people find housing. The great thing about this is you do not have to drive around looking for subsidized housing. You can do it all from the comfort of your home. You can find prospects faster.
When you search for subsidized housing online, you have to protect yourself from scam artists. Do not wire deposits to someone for a house until you go and check it out first and make sure they are the owner.
Before you move into your subsidized housing, go through with the landlord and point out all the problems that need fixing to the landlord. Have them fix it before you move in.