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Refugee Housing Solutions is launching a new 8-week virtual prep course designed to prepare learners for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Certification exam as well as gain additional housing expertise to serve their clients.
This course draws from the HUD Office of Housing Counseling’s Certified Housing Counseling course and is designed to not only provide learners with the knowledge to better serve their clients but also prepare them for the HUD Certified Housing Counselor exam. The virtual course is open to all agencies, organizations, staff, and/or ethnic and community-based organizations that serve ORR-eligible populations and is free of charge.
If you are interested in learning how to better serve your clients with housing support and take a course to equip you for the official HUD housing counseling certification exam, then this course is for you!
Due to high demand, the first cohort has reached capacity. However, details will be shared in November on how to register for the second cohort, which will begin in January 2026.
The term "ORR-eligible populations" refers to individuals who are eligible to receive services and benefits administered by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Eligibility is determined by Congress, and exact benefits may vary by eligibility category. For a current list of eligible populations, please visit ORR's website.
New States Added to Housing Directory Include Louisiana, Utah, South Carolina, and more.
The RHS Housing Directory is now available in more locations across the United States, with recent additions to areas of Louisiana, Utah, South Carolina, Nevada, and Tennessee. The Housing Directory of Ohio was also expanded with an additional 100+ housing service providers and related resources.
Do you know of a service provider or resource in your community that should be added to the Housing Directory? Let us know using the form below:
Refugee Housing Solutions is a project of Church World Service (CWS), which received a cooperative agreement through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, CA #90XR0092. The contents of the Housing Hub and Directory are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
Featured Resources
This video resource dives into the essential role of housing counseling in supporting refugees and newcomers on their journey to housing stability. By the end of the video, you’ll have a clear understanding of what housing counseling services entail, how they address the unique challenges refugee clients face, and how to effectively connect with HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Plus, this video covers the certification process for becoming a HUD-certified housing counselor, highlighting the benefits of certification for resettlement agencies and stakeholders.
This resource shares key learnings from Refugee Housing Solutions' partnership with national nonprofit Entryway in 2024 that connected ORR-eligible households to career opportunities in the multi-family housing sector while pioneering an affordable housing solution. This collaboration leveraged existing workforce development efforts to create a sustainable model that integrates employment with access to stable housing.
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INCREASING ACCESS TO DIGNIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR REFUGEES AND ORR-ELIGIBLE POPULATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
RHS endeavors to close gaps in housing challenges through effective and efficient housing support initiatives which strengthen communities’ housing stability and ultimately foster successful integration and prosperity, creating a more connected and thriving nation for all.
New Home for Online Housing Training
Find free learning and certification opportunities in one place on our new Learn page, featuring courses on HUD and Newcomer Host Home programs. All courses on this page are 100% online and free of charge.
Become a Trusted Housing Partner
The Trusted Housing Partners pilot program connects housing providers in communities across the U.S. by both educating and equipping them for renting to ORR-eligible populations, and it also provides a platform to host their housing information and availability on the Housing Hub and Directory. To get started, schedule a quick call with our team below.
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Looking Ahead
- Coming soon: A reimagined space for peer-learning and collaboration
- New resources
