Many families during the downturn in the economy have lost their jobs and cannot afford their mortgage or rent anymore. These families need subsidized housing. HUD subsidized housing for the benefit of people that cannot afford to pay for housing normally. First thing you have to do to get into subsidized housing is to find out if you qualify in the first place. Go to HUDs website and look for their qualification requirement. HUD wants your income to be below a set amount for subsidized housing qualification. After you have found out whether you can apply for subsidized housing, fill out the application at the HUD housing office. Then when you are approved you can start find subsidized housing. Some resources you might want to use for finding subsidized housing are the rental house magazines you find at supermarkets or next to bus stops. These magazines can give you a good idea of the subsidized housing available in the area, especially if you are new in town. If you have some friends that lived in subsidized housing before, you can inquire them about some recommendations. They can tell you whether or not a particular subsidized housing that they have lived in was good or not. They can also tell you what to expect from living in subsidized housing. Search online for subsidized housing. There are several websites that help people find housing. The great thing about this is you do not have to drive around looking for subsidized housing. You can do it all from the comfort of your home. You can find prospects faster. One thing you should be careful about when you look for subsidized housing online are the people who try to scam the unsuspecting. Do not wire money to people for deposits until you have seen the house and met the owner. Some scammers will take off with your money once they get their hands on it. When you move into your subsidized housing, do a spot check with the landlord and point out things that need fixing and cleaning. Get them to do all this before you first move in.