The subsidized housing program was set up by HUD to help people that are living in poverty to live in better homes. People that need subsidized housing are low income families, students and seniors.
First thing you have to do to get into subsidized housing is to find out if you qualify in the first place. Go to HUDs website and look for their qualification requirement. HUD wants your income to be below a set amount for subsidized housing qualification.
After you have found out whether you can apply for subsidized housing, fill out the application at the HUD housing office. Then when you are approved you can start find subsidized housing.
When you are ready to look for subsidized housing, look for the free housing magazines that you sometimes see in the news stands. Grab a copy and check it out. It should give you a good idea about subsidized housing in your city.
Next try asking your friends about subsidized housing. If they have lived in subsidized housing before, then they can give you real life experience stories. If they had lived in a particular subsidized house where the landlord was good, they can recommend them to you.
Finally, a fast and easy way to look for subsidized housing is online. There are many sites that seek to help you find subsidized housing. Just put in the rent that you can afford and any other information that will help you narrow your choice.
Be cautious when you are look for subsidized housing online. Some people will try to trick you by asking you to send a deposit first. You should always go and look at the subsidized housing first with the owner. Make sure they actually own the place.
Before you move into your subsidized housing, go through with the landlord and point out all the problems that need fixing to the landlord. Have them fix it before you move in.