Common Questions

Information by State  Esta página en español   Still Can’t Find What You Want?   How to use this site   Try our site index   Try our search function   Contact us by  email   Phone a HUD office near you

Looking for something specific? We've compiled answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Maybe you'll find what you need right here. Find answers to questions about:

Homebuying: low down payments, FHA mortgages, and homebuying options

HUD Homes: HUD homes for sale and how to buy a HUD home

Renting: public housing, Section 8, and other rental assistance programs

Relocation, Foreclosure, Eviction: avoiding foreclosure and responding to eviction notices

FHA Refunds: FHA premium refunds and "tracers"

Homeless: services for the homeless

Fair Housing: housing discrimination and HUD's fair housing logo

Communities: how to get involved in your community and how HUD helps communities

Consumer Information: housing discrimination, health hazards, and other consumer information

Working With HUD: grants, contracts, and doing business with HUD.

Complaints: how to file a housing discrimination complaint and report fraud in HUD programs

About HUD: HUD's organization and jobs