Why would I be interested in living in government-assisted housing?

Government-assisted housing is a great option for many low-income people and households. While they have many rules about who can and cannot live there, it provides you with an opportunity to have affordable rental housing in your area. See PG. 354 below for the resources that can help you find government-assisted housing in your area. One major down-side is that government-assisted housing programs tend to have very long wait-lists, so it is good to sign up early and check back often.