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Low-income Housing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About Fannie Mae 
 Overview of the private corporation that was originally established by the federal government in 1938 "to expand the flow of mortgage money by creating a secondary market." Provides a history of Fannie Mae and an overview of its efforts to increase "the availability and affordability of homeownership for low-, moderate-, and middle-income Americans." Further information about Fannie Mae can be found in the FAQ section of this official website. http://www.fanniemae.com/aboutfm/index.jhtml?p=About+Fannie+Mae Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing, Investing, Money Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Acorn Housing
This nonprofit with offices throughout the U.S. provides "free housing counseling to low and moderate income homebuyers." Its site features information about obtaining credit for buying a home, predatory lending practices, and options when you are behind on your mortgage. Includes a list of local offices. http://acornhousing.org/ Topics: Housing Last updated Sep 17, 2007 Habitat for Humanity
This organization "is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. ... Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need." The site includes a FAQ, a history, descriptions of projects throughout the world (such as the Jimmy Carter Work Project), a database of local affiliates, volunteer and homeowner stories, photos, video clips, and more. Searchable. Available in several languages. http://www.habitat.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Housing, Jobs & Work, Poverty Last updated Jun 8, 2005 HUD Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
Provides background and updates about U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implementation of funds ($13.61 billion) allocated to the agency as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Find overviews of HUD Recovery Act programs including Community Development Block Grant, project-based rental assistance, lead hazard reduction, homelessness prevention, tax credit assistance, Native American and Native Hawaiian housing block grants, and the Public Housing Capital Fund. Also in Spanish. From HUD. http://www.hud.gov/recovery/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Housing Last updated Mar 3, 2009 Minnesota Green Affordable Housing Guide
A resource "to assist designers, contractors, and housing agencies to integrate sustainability, health, durability, and energy efficiency into cold climate housing. It includes design strategies, decision making tools, comparative analyses, best practices, and resources." Topics include considerations for the neighborhood, yard, home, assemblies, and components. Also includes a glossary, fact sheets, and links to related sites. From the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. http://www.greenhousing.umn.edu Topics: Architecture, Energy, Housing Last updated Jun 6, 2007 National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
This organization's policy agenda includes fair housing, homelessness, rural housing, and other affordable housing issues. The NLIHC website features research reports, data, and other publications on housing topics. Also includes a housing FAQ, comments on proposed legislation and regulations, and related housing advocacy links. http://www.nlihc.org Topics: Housing, Poverty Last updated Dec 9, 2006 Subsidized Apartment Search
"The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market." This site provides a searchable database of subsidized housing units, also known as Section 8 housing. Search by location (state, county, city), housing type, and number of bedrooms. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/ Topics: Housing, Poverty Last updated Aug 13, 2003 Washington LawHelp
This "guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington" state includes forms and educational materials for various civil legal problems. Topics include family law, civil rights, government benefits, and American Indian issues. Available in English and Spanish; some resources are provided in other languages. From Pro Bono Net and the Northwest Justice Project. http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/ Topics: Housing, Poverty, Seniors, Women Last updated Oct 30, 2005 |
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