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Finding and maintaining safe, stable, and affordable housing can help newcomer youth and families build stability as they adjust to life in the United States. This section includes resources on housing options, finding a home, navigating the rental process, understanding leases and tenant responsibilities, planning housing costs, and learning about tenant rights.
Navigating Housing in the U.S.
Navigating Housing in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource provides guidance on navigating housing in the United States, including what to expect from initial and long-term housing, identifying housing needs, and finding safe and affordable housing.
What Newcomers Should Understand About Their First Housing in the U.S.
What Newcomers Should Understand About Their First Housing in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource explains key components of a rental lease, including lease terms, rent, security deposits, utilities, tenant responsibilities, and common rental rules.
A Newcomer’s Guide for Renting in the U.S.
A Newcomer’s Guide for Renting in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource provides guidance on renting a home in the United States, including finding a rental, understanding leases, and navigating tenant responsibilities.
Rental Housing in the U.S.
Rental Housing in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource provides an overview of rental housing in the United States, including housing types, budgeting, identifying housing needs, and finding affordable housing.
Understanding a Lease When Renting an Apartment or a House
Understanding a Lease When Renting an Apartment or a House
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource provides an overview of rental housing in the United States, including housing types, budgeting, identifying housing needs, and finding affordable housing.
Tenant Toolkit
Tenant Toolkit
Resource Type: PDF
Source: Refugee Housing Solutions
Description: This comprehensive tool for newcomer applicants and renters contains vital information and resources on searching for housing, what to expect during the application process, key things to understand in a lease, what rights a tenant has under the Fair Housing Act, and more.
Rental Housing Affordability in the U.S.
Rental Housing Affordability in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource explains the challenges of finding affordable rental housing in the United States and offers practical tips to help newcomers navigate the rental market. It includes guidance on budgeting for rent, searching for housing, preparing rental application documents, and accessing helpful housing resources.
What Is an Eviction?
What Is an Eviction?
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource explains the eviction process, common reasons for eviction, ways to reduce the risk of eviction, and steps to take if you receive an eviction notice.
6 Tips to Remember When Looking for Housing in the U.S.
6 Tips to Remember When Looking for Housing in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource provides practical tips for finding safe and affordable housing in the United States, including navigating rental requirements, accessing housing resources, and avoiding housing scams.
Heating Your Home and Saving Energy
Heating Your Home and Saving Energy
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource provides practical guidance on heating a home safely, conserving energy, lowering heating costs, and accessing assistance with energy bills.
Buying a Home in the United States
Buying a Home in the United States
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Description: This resource provides guidance on buying a home in the United States, including mortgages, the costs of homeownership, renting versus buying, and available homebuyer assistance programs.
How Credit Affects Housing in the United States
How Credit Affects Housing in the United States
Resource Type: PDF
Source: Refugee Housing Solutions
Languages: English, Arabic, Dari, Haitian Creole, and Spanish
Description: This resource explains how credit scores can affect renting or buying a home in the United States. Designed for refugees, immigrants, and other newcomers with limited or no credit history, it also provides guidance on establishing and building good credit.