Domestic Violence & Housing

Information about resources available for domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

Information about your rights when you apply for federally subsidized housing and are a victim of domestic violence with a criminal record.

Learn what the law says about discrimination against victims of domestic violence in housing, and steps you can take to protect your rights.

Under VAWA, applicants and tenants of certain HUD rental assistance programs may not be denied housing, evicted, or have their housing assistance terminated because they have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additionally, survivors are able to ask for an emergency housing transfer for safety reasons. This website features FAQs on housing protections, forms, and resources for survivors.

Find resource packets for advocates helping survivors of domestic violence with housing problems.

Information about your rights in private or public housing if you have a disability.