Up to $1,000 may be available
Help paying monthly rent, for renters who want to keep saving toward buying a home.
Rental assistance for renters
Get help with
your rent
Up to $1,000 may be available
No upfront fees
Not a loan
Your rent-help checkFree to check
- 1CheckFree, no obligation
- 2Short formAbout 10 minutes or less
- 3OptionsPrograms set eligibility
- KeysKeep saving toward a home
- Free to check
- Not a loan
- No obligation
For renters who want to keep saving toward a home of their own. Not a loan, no upfront fees, and the short form takes about 10 minutes or less.
This page doesn’t ask for your personal details — any form is on our partner’s website.
How it works
Three simple steps
Checking is free, and there’s no obligation at any point.
- 1
Tap “See If I Qualify”
You’ll go to a partner website where you can check your options. It’s free, with no obligation.
- 2
Complete the short form
Answer a few questions about your household, income and rent. It takes about 10 minutes or less.
- 3
Review your options
See which programs you may be eligible for, from federal, state and local agencies and verified nonprofit partners.
Why renters check
Help that fits your plans
Rental assistance is meant to ease the monthly squeeze, so the bigger goal of owning stays in view.
Not a loan
Rental assistance doesn’t create debt, and it doesn’t affect your credit.
Free to check
No upfront fees and no obligation. If a site asks you to pay to apply, skip it.
Rent-to-own homes too
Don’t need rental assistance? Rent-to-own homes are also available.
Ready to see if you qualify?
Checking is free, there’s no obligation, and the short form takes about 10 minutes or less.
See If I Qualify
Not a loan · No upfront fees
Eligibility
Who may qualify, and what to have ready
Who may qualify
Eligibility varies by program. Most look at your income, whether you’re currently renting, and your documents. Some programs give priority to:
Documents commonly needed
- Photo ID
- Proof of income
- Lease or rental agreement
- Proof of residency
- Recent rent payments
Another path home
Not looking for rent help? Rent-to-own homes are available too.
If you don’t need rental assistance, rent-to-own homes are another way to move from renting toward owning.
- Rental assistance helps with monthly rent while you save toward buying a home.
- Rent-to-own homes are available for people who don’t need rental assistance.
- Already renting to own? Renters in rent-to-own homes can also apply for help with rent.
Questions
Good questions, plain answers
What is rental assistance?
It’s help paying your monthly rent. Programs come from federal, state and local agencies and verified nonprofit partners, and up to $1,000 may be available depending on the program.
Who can qualify?
Eligibility varies by program. Most look at your income, whether you’re currently renting, and your documentation. Some programs give priority to seniors, single parents, and people affected by job loss or rising housing costs.
Does it affect my credit or taxes?
Rental assistance is not a loan, so it doesn’t create debt or affect your credit. It’s usually not counted as taxable income, but please check with a tax professional or the agency to be sure.
How long does it take?
The short form takes about 10 minutes or less. Processing time after that varies by program and location.
Can I apply if I already have a rent-to-own agreement?
Yes. Renters in rent-to-own homes can also apply for rental assistance.
What documents will I need?
Commonly a photo ID, proof of income, your lease or rental agreement, proof of residency, and records of your recent rent payments.
How do I apply?
Tap “See If I Qualify.” You’ll go to a partner website where you can fill in the short form and check your options.
Do I have to pay anything upfront?
No. Checking is free and there are no upfront fees. Be wary of any site that asks you to pay to apply for rental assistance.
Is there a deadline?
Each program sets its own timing. Funding is limited, and some programs close when their budgets run out.
What happens after I apply?
After you submit the short form on the partner site, you may be contacted about assistance and related offers. Processing time varies by program and location, and help depends on eligibility and program funding.
See what help may be available to you
Up to $1,000 in rental assistance may be available. Free to check, no upfront fees, and it’s not a loan.
See If I Qualify The short form takes about 10 minutes or less.This page doesn’t ask for your personal details — any form is on our partner’s website.