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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.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Haitian Creole, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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.
A Newcomer’s Guide for Renting in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Haitian Creole, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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
Resource Type: PDF
Source:Refugee Housing Solutions
Description: This resource provides an overview of rental housing in the United States, including housing types, budgeting, identifying housing needs, and finding affordable housing.
Rental Housing Affordability in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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?
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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.
6 Tips to Remember When Looking for Housing in the U.S.
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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
Resource Type: Website
Source: Settle In
Languages: Website is available in English, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian
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
Resource Type: PDF
Source:Refugee Housing Solutions
Languages: English, Arabic, Dari, Haitian Creole, Spanish
Description: This resource provides an overview of rental housing in the United States, including housing types, budgeting, identifying housing needs, and finding affordable housing.