Plus, discover new Directory resources and an upcoming webinar with Switchboard.
In the United States, purchasing a home is often one of the most significant financial decisions a person or family will make. Homes are often expensive, but it is common that homebuyers do not pay the full price at once. Instead, they may combine their personal savings with a loan from a financial institution.
To support newcomers who may be ready to buy a home but are unfamiliar with the U.S. process, RHS developed a step-by-step guide. This resource, Buying a Home: A How-To Guide for Newcomers, is now available in Dari.
Tomorrow: All Things Housing Officer Hour
Join RHS and Switchboard tomorrow as we answer your housing-related questions. Whether you’re new to housing or an experienced housing practitioner, join us for free, informal housing support.
When: Tues., Jun. 30 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Zoom
Final days for housing stakeholders to make their voices heard in the FY 2026 Needs Assessment!
Tell us how we can better support housing providers by answering a brief survey.
The needs assessment survey, which closes on June 30, targets housing stakeholders (i.e. landlords, property managers, and other housing providers) to better understand opportunities and challenges related to renting to newcomers.
The insights from this survey will directly inform the support offered by RHS so we can help streamline the rental process, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen partnerships that benefit both property owners and tenants.
New Resources Added to Nebraska, North Dakota, and Michigan Housing Directories
As we continually work to improve and expand the Housing Directory, we acted on user feedback to add new housing resources and related services to areas of Nebraska, North Dakota, and Michigan.
If you find a resource is missing from the Directory, use this quick form to send us resource and service provider information.
If you don’t have a specific resource in mind but want to suggest a location for us to prioritize as we expand the Directory, please let us know by using this feedback form.
Featured Resources
This learning deck is designed to help resettlement provider staff, housing partners, property management teams, volunteers, and others build shared confidence and clarity when supporting refugee newcomers and other eligible individuals, particularly those with disabilities, as they navigate their housing needs.
This webinar, co-hosted by RHS partner Guidance Residential, provides resettlement professionals operating ORR-funded programs, as well as state and local agencies looking to improve supports for their newcomer constituents, with practical insights on helping newcomer families in the United States understand available home financing options.
Get Involved
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.
Online Housing Courses
Find free learning and certification opportunities in one place on our 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.
Looking Ahead
New resources coming soon
RHS is expanding its partnerships with United Way 211 to increase access to and visibility of key local resources via the Housing Directory. Let us know how we can work with 211 in your state!
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.
