Saturday, July 14, 2012

The Best Sources for Housing Assistance for Single Mothers

By Sally Dover


Being in charge of all the finances as a single mother can be really tough at times, so it is important to get help when you need it.

If you wish to find housing assistance for single mothers, there are many government programs available. You do not have to worry when your finances cannot sustain your housing needs. There are a lot of programs either financed by the government or sponsored by private organizations that may help you with your housing needs.

Here are various housing programs that you can benefit from:

1. Housing and Urban Development Program (HUD)

If you can qualify for a low income family or individual, you can avail of safe, clean and economical housing given by the federal government through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. There are income limits for families to qualify for the HUD and if you qualify, your rental costs will be reduced for apartments and public housing.

The HUD Program offers affordable housing. You should check its listings to see your perfect future home.

In case you are needing rental assistance, the HUD has budget friendly apartments for low-income families along with the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8 Housing) in which you find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. The HUD likewise helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.

2. CoAbode

It is a program aiming to help single mothers save their money for food and other things by not paying a huge amount of money on housing. CoAbode houses a single mother with others like her so they can save more money. It's been an efficient method that answers the problem of many. CoAbode is run by a private organization.

3. The Housing and Community Facilities Programs (HCFP)

The HCFP offers a number of home ownership opportunities Americans in rural areas.

4. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

This program is responsible for keeping good nutrition among mothers and children who belong to impoverished families. Healthy foods and supplements are provided. The program also fights malnutrition among children. Pregnant mothers and new-born babies are assisted to ensure good nutrition.

5. Help for heating and cooling bills, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help families with low income and small children pay for their energy bills. It was brought in to reduce the risk of health and safety issues if such bills are not paid.

Each state has its own application and qualifications, so be sure to check with your local office to see if you qualify. Many non-profit organizations also offer a variety of programs to help out single mothers. From your food to your housing, you are not out of help as the government sees your needs and is working to provide for all of them.




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