Plus, learn how to register for the next Housing Expertise & HUD Housing Counseling Exam Prep Course.
The inaugural meeting of the National Taskforce on Newcomer Housing and Community Welcome will take place in December 2025.
The Taskforce, led by Church World Service’s national capacity building project Refugee Housing Solutions, is a sounding board for the ever-changing resettlement, welcoming, and affordable housing landscape across the U.S. It will provide updates on new opportunities and resources, plus advance innovative ideas while making connections among stakeholders.
The first meeting will focus on discussion of the Taskforce’s mission, objectives, outcomes, and the future cadence of Taskforce meetings.
The Taskforce will be invite-only. Please keep an eye out for further communication from RHS and a calendar invitation to “save-the-date” for the third week of December.
For more details on how to join the Taskforce, please contact RHS at info@refugeehousing.org.
Registration Now Open for the Next Housing Expertise and HUD Housing Counseling Exam Prep Course Learner Cohort
Following the success and high demand of the inaugural cohort of learners, Refugee Housing Solutions is pleased to announce the second cohort of a 9-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. The course draws from the HUD Office of Housing Counseling’s own Certified Housing Counseling course.
The course begins January 28, 2026 and runs through March 25, 2026, and it is offered 100% online and free of charge. At the end of the course, learners who successfully complete all coursework will be given a certificate of completion.
Be sure to register soon to secure your spot in class! The last day to register is January 27, 2026.
Continuing to Improve and Expand the Housing Directory Through Community Participation
Now that the Housing Directory interactive map is active across all 50 States and the District of Columbia, RHS is continuing its efforts to further amplify community resources and housing-related services through user submissions and ongoing systematic verification of existing resource listings.
If you have a resource or service provider to add — or suggestions to change a current listing — then use the form below anytime to share them with us:
Featured Resources
This resource examines the key role housing stability has in attaining self-sufficiency for refugees, newcomers, and other ORR-eligible populations. It suggests strategies, explores case studies of successful integration and community support, and provides actionable insights for success of an individual or family on their journey towards self-sufficiency.
This resource explores dynamic partnerships and technology solutions created to secure and support stable housing for refugees and newcomers through an innovative technology solution to effectively and efficiently make housing matches between landlords and hopeful tenants.
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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.
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.
Get to Know RHS Partners: ReHome
ReHome Marketplace is a 501(c)3 nonprofit technology partner of Refugee Housing Solutions that provides an online hub to match local housing opportunities from welcoming landlords with the rental needs of refugee and newcomer tenants.
Looking Ahead
We want to hear from you! The first of RHS’ two Annual Housing Needs Assessment surveys will open on December 10, 2025. This survey is intended for the resettlement network and/or organizations serving ORR-eligible populations to understand housing trends and its impact among those they serve. The questions aim to capture housing challenges, innovative solutions, and opportunities for continued program efficiency, housing stability, and self-sufficiency. The survey is designed to take no longer than 10 minutes to complete and will be open from December 10 to December 31, 2025.
Expansion of United Way 211 partnerships for Housing Directory
