NLIHC created the Rental Housing Programs Database (RHPD) to generate a better understanding of the diverse ways in which state and local governments use their own financial resources to close the gap between available federal funding for rental housing and the unmet needs of renters in their communities. The RHPD captures information on state and locally funded programs that create, preserve, or increase access to affordable rental housing; it includes program goals, target populations, tenant eligibility requirements, and other program characteristics. Explore the database below or read a summary of findings from the 2023 RHPD update in our report, State and Local Investments in Rental Housing.
Instructions
Use the interactive map and filters below to explore the landscape of state- and locally funded rental housing programs in the U.S. To learn more about a program, click on its name in the database below; a pop-up will appear with full program details, including a link to the program’s website if available. To download the data as an Excel file, please click the “Export List (XLSX)” button. Please note that the download will only include the programs displayed in the table – to obtain information for all programs in the RHPD, please click “Reset” to remove all filters. Please email [email protected] to report updates or corrections to the information presented here.
| Program Name | Location | Program Type ? | Income Eligibility Threshold ? | Duration ? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Preservation Fund | District of Columbia | Capital resources | 80% AMI or less | Affordability period is 10 years |
| Affordable Housing Production Fund (AHPF) and Set Aside (AHPFSA) | New Jersey | Capital resources | 60% AMI or less | Affordability period is 45 years |
| Affordable Housing Program (FLEX) | Connecticut | Capital resources | 100% AMI or less | Affordability period is 30 years |
| Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) | Massachusetts | Capital resources | 110% AMI or less | Affordability period is 30 years |
| Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) | New Jersey | Tenant tax relief | Maximum eligible income over $80,000 | |
| Affordable Rental Gap Financing Program (ARGF) | New Orleans, Louisiana | Capital resources | 80% AMI or less | |
| Agriculture Workforce Tax Credit Program | Oregon | Capital resources | Affordability period is 10 years | |
| Albuquerque Workforce Housing Trust Fund | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Capital resources | 80% AMI or less | |
| Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) | Massachusetts | Tenant-based rental assistance | 80% AMI or less | No predetermined time limit |
| Apple Health & Homes Initiative | Washington | Both rental assistance & capital resources, Capital resources, Tenant-based rental assistance, Project-based rental assistance | 133% Federal Poverty Guideline or less | Capital resources - Affordability period is 40 years |