Looking for & Identifying Good Housing Options

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

    Some short-term options for housingSome long-term options for housingThe difference between privately run & government-assisted housingRecommendations for finding government-assisted housingRecommendations for finding housing for people with special needs, such as women and children, domestic violence survivors, seniors, veterans, people recovering from addiction, and 290 sex offender registrantsYour rights—and how they are different—if you are applying to privately run vs. government-assisted housing Your rights if you want to move in with friends and familyHow conditions of parole, probation, or other forms of supervision can affect where you can live and who you can live with after releaseHow to challenge denials from housing—whether it’s private or government-assisted—based on your criminal record

  1. What are the first steps I should take in my housing search?

  2. Can I find housing while I am still incarcerated?

  3. What are some steps I can take if I am worried about becoming homeless?

  4. Will my parole or probation officer help me find somewhere to live?

  5. What are my housing options after release?

  6. Short-Term Housing Overview

    1. Staying with family or friends

    2. Shelters

    3. Transitional housing programs

    4. Special needs housing—short- or long-term

    5. Pre-Release Transitional housing programs

  7. Long-Term Housing Overview

    1. Permanent Housing

    2. Special Needs Housing—Short- or Long-Term

  8. Housing for Special Needs & Populations

    1. Women & Children

    2. Domestic Violence Survivors

    3. Seniors/Elders

    4. Veterans

    5. Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Housing (also called “Sober Living Environments”)

    6. 290 Sex Offender Registrants & Residency Restrictions

  9. Private vs. Government-Assisted Housing: An overview

    1. How can I figure out if I am applying to/living in private or government-assisted housing?

    2. Private Housing: The Basics

    3. Government-Assisted Housing: The Basics