Housing

District of Columbia Schedule H: Individual Income Tax Credit for Homeowners and Renters

Refundable credit that reimburses a portion of property taxes or rent paid by low- and moderate-income District residents through the individual income tax return.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,250 for homeowners and $1,000 for renters, phased by income Deadline: File Form D-40 with Schedule H by April 15 (automatic six-month extension available) Location: District of Columbia

Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV): 2025 Status Update

A critical update on the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program for 2025, explaining the wind-down phase, how to use existing vouchers, and alternative options.

Type: Benefit Amount: Rental Subsidy + Move-in Assistance (Program Ending) Deadline: Closed to New Applicants (Waitlists Only) Location: United States

Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA): Are Funds Still Available in 2025?

Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) programs provided over $46 billion to support housing stability. While the federal ERA2 program ended in 2025, local programs may still have remaining funds.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by local program (Rent, Utilities, Arrears) Deadline: Varies by state/county (Federal ERA2 ended Sept 30, 2025) Location: United States

FEMA Individuals and Households Program

FEMA's Individuals and Households Program provides grants and services that help uninsured or underinsured survivors cover housing, repairs, and other needs after a major disaster.

Type: Benefit Amount: Grant amounts vary by verified disaster losses Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Location: United States

FHA Home Loan Program

Makes homeownership more accessible for low-to-moderate income borrowers through lower down payment requirements and credit score flexibility.

Type: Benefit Amount: Loan guarantee (3.5% down payment) Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

FHA Loan 2025: Buy a House with Only 3.5% Down (Even with Bad Credit)

A complete guide to the 2025 FHA Loan program, featuring updated loan limits, student loan calculation rules, and low down payment options.

Type: Loan Amount: Loan limits vary by county ($498k - $1.1M+) Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Florida Homestead Exemption

Property tax and assessment limits for Florida homeowners, including Save Our Homes protection and additional relief for seniors, veterans, and first responders.

Type: Benefit Amount: Base exemption up to $50,000; additional exemptions vary by county Deadline: File initial application (Form DR-501) with county property appraiser by March 1 Location: Florida

Franklin County Auditor - Homestead

Property tax reduction for qualifying senior and disabled homeowners in Ohio.

Amount: Reduces taxable value of a home by up to $25,000 (or $50,000 for disabled veterans) Deadline: Applications due to county auditor by December 31 for the current tax year Location: Ohio

Free Home Energy Upgrades for Low-Income Households: A Practical Guide to the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program

If your utility bills keep climbing no matter how many sweaters you wear at home, this program is worth your full attention. The U.S.

Type: Benefit Amount: Average $8,000-$14,000 in home energy upgrades, depending on state and dwelling assessment Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Freeze Your Rent

Freezes rent for eligible low-income seniors and disabled renters in New York City by providing tax abatements to landlords.

Type: Benefit Amount: Freezes rent at current level; city pays landlord tax abatements equal to future increases Deadline: Apply any time; benefits effective the first rent cycle after approval Location: New York and New York City