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 ? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) | Florida | Capital resources | Other income eligibility criteria | Affordability period is 15 years |
| State Housing Tax Credit Contribution Program | Connecticut | Capital resources | 100% AMI or less | |
| State Housing Trust Fund | Arizona | Both rental assistance & capital resources, Capital resources, Tenant-based rental assistance, Project-based rental assistance | 60% AMI or less | Capital resources - Affordability period is 15-30 years |
| State Housing Trust Fund - Iowa | Iowa | Both rental assistance & capital resources, Capital resources, Tenant-based rental assistance | 80% AMI or less | Rental assistance - No predetermined time limit; Capital resources - Affordability period is 5 years |
| State Housing Voucher Program | Colorado | Tenant-based rental assistance | 30% AMI or less | No predetermined time limit |
| State Rent Supplement Program | Hawaii | Tenant-based rental assistance | 50% AMI or less | No predetermined time limit |
| State Rental Assistance | Trenton, New Jersey | Tenant-based rental assistance | 40% AMI or less | Long-term (more than 2 years) |
| State Rental Assistance Program | Delaware | Tenant-based rental assistance | 50% AMI or less | |
| State-Aided Public Housing | Massachusetts | Both rental assistance & capital resources, Capital resources, Project-based rental assistance | 80% AMI or less | Rental assistance - No predetermined time limit; Capital resources - Must remain affordable in perpetuity |
| Statewide Security Deposit Loan Program | Delaware | Tenant-based rental assistance | Short-term (up to 7 months) |