Tenant Resources

Vetted, practical information to help you succeed as a Section 8 tenant

Housing & Section 8

Understanding Your Section 8 Voucher

Government Resource

Complete guide to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, eligibility requirements, and how to use your voucher effectively.

Source: HUD Official DocumentationView Resource
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

Legal Guide

Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant, including fair housing protections, maintenance responsibilities, and dispute resolution.

Source: HUD Tenant ResourcesView Resource
Housing Quality Standards (HQS)

Policy Document

Learn about HUD's Housing Quality Standards that your rental unit must meet, and what to do if your unit doesn't meet standards.

Source: HUD PolicyView Resource

Credit Building & Financial

Building Credit with Rent Payments

Guide

How rent reporting works, why it matters for your credit score, and how Rent Shield helps you build credit automatically.

Source: Rent Shield GuideView Resource
Understanding Your Credit Report

Government Resource

Learn how to read your credit report, dispute errors, and understand what factors affect your credit score.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection BureauView Resource
Financial Literacy Basics

Educational Resource

Essential financial literacy resources: budgeting, saving, managing debt, and building financial stability.

Source: FDIC Money SmartView Resource

Tenant Support & Community

Local Housing Authority Directory

Directory

Find your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) for Section 8 program administration and support.

Source: HUD DirectoryView Resource
Tenant Organizations & Advocacy

Advocacy Resource

Connect with tenant advocacy groups and organizations that support affordable housing residents.

Source: National Low Income Housing CoalitionView Resource
Emergency Housing Assistance

Emergency Resource

Resources for emergency housing situations, eviction prevention, and crisis assistance programs.

Source: HUD ResourcesView Resource

Legal & Rights

Fair Housing Act Protections

Legal Resource

Your rights under the Fair Housing Act, including protection from discrimination based on race, color, religion, and more.

Source: HUD Fair HousingView Resource
Eviction Prevention Resources

Legal Aid

Know your rights regarding eviction, legal assistance resources, and programs that can help prevent eviction.

Source: Legal Aid ResourcesView Resource
Tenant Complaint Process

Process Guide

How to file complaints about housing conditions, discrimination, or other issues with your landlord or PHA.

Source: HUD Complaint ProcessView Resource