Housing
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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in North Dakota
North Dakota programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
Rental Assistance
NDHFA offers housing programs and rental assistance resources for eligible households.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
Homelessness Assistance Programs
NDHFA funds programs that help prevent homelessness and support people experiencing homelessness.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
Housing Finance Programs
NDHFA provides home financing and affordable housing programs for eligible residents.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
North Dakota Health and Human Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP helps eligible households pay heating costs and receive weatherization and furnace services.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
North Dakota Health and Human Services
Weatherization Services
Weatherization services help eligible households reduce energy use and improve home heating efficiency.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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- FirstLink 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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