Housing

North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

Reduces property taxes for low-income North Dakota homeowners and renters who are elderly or disabled.

Type: Benefit Amount: Credit up to $9,000 of taxable value for homeowners or up to $400 rent refund Deadline: Apply with county social service or tax office by March 31 Location: North Dakota

Oklahoma Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker)

Refundable state income tax credit reimbursing a portion of property taxes or rent for low-income Oklahoma households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Refund up to $200 or the actual amount over 1% of income Deadline: File annually with Oklahoma income tax return by April 15 Location: Oklahoma

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Refundable rebate that returns a portion of property taxes or rent paid by eligible older adults and people with disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Type: Benefit Amount: Standard rebates up to $1,000, with supplemental bonuses that can raise payments to $1,500 for qualifying households Deadline: June 30 each year (extended to Dec 31 for late filers) Location: Pennsylvania

Property Tax - Exemption Information (PIO-74)

Freezes the equalized assessed value of a qualifying senior's primary residence to protect against property tax increases from rising assessments.

Type: Benefit Amount: Freezes EAV at base year; savings vary with tax rates and assessment changes Deadline: File annually with county assessment office (typically July deadline; varies by county) Location: Illinois

Save 50 Percent on a Home: Guide to the HUD Good Neighbor Next Door Program

If you are a teacher, police officer, firefighter, or EMT and you think homeownership is out of reach, this federal program may prove you wrong in a big way.

Amount: 50% discount on HUD-owned homes plus $100 down payment option Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Section 184 Indian Home Loan 2025: The 2.25% Down Guide

A complete guide to the HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan, offering 2.25% down payments and flexible underwriting for Native American borrowers.

Type: Loan Amount: Loan limits up to 150% of FHA limits | 2.25% Down Payment Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Section 8 Housing Vouchers Guide: How the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Helps Pay Your Rent

Housing is not a luxury. It is the difference between stability and constant crisis.

Amount: Varies; generally covers 30-40% of adjusted household income toward rent, paid directly to landlords as a monthly subsidy Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption that shields up to $50,000 of a primary residence's fair market value for eligible South Carolina seniors and residents with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: $50,000 reduction in taxable value on a primary legal residence Deadline: Apply with your county auditor or assessor between January 1 and July 15 for the current tax year Location: South Carolina

South Dakota Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled

Freezes the assessed value of a principal residence for qualifying South Dakota seniors and disabled homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Locks assessed value at the year of approval, limiting property tax increases Deadline: File application with county treasurer by April 1 Location: South Dakota

Stop Foreclosure and Catch Up on Housing Bills: Homeowner Assistance Fund Grants Up to $75,000 in COVID Hardship Help

If you’re behind on your mortgage (or property taxes, or HOA dues, or utilities) and your finances took a hit after January 21, 2020, the **Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)** is one of the rare government programs that can actually change your mo...

Amount: Up to $75,000 depending on the state program; average awards range from $10,000 to $40,000 Deadline: Varies by state (many programs accepting applications until funds are exhausted in 2025) Location: United States