Nationwide public-data directory
Affordable & Low-Income Housing by ZIP Code
Every income-restricted apartment in your ZIP — Section 8 buildings, tax-credit, public housing, and USDA rural rentals — on one map. Free, no sign-up, straight from HUD and USDA records.
- ZIP codes
- 41,195
- Cities and towns
- 29,675
- States and territories
- 56
- Cost to use
- Free
What we list
Four kinds of income-restricted housing
- Tax-credit apartments
- Privately owned buildings that keep rents below market for households under local income limits (LIHTC).
- Public housing
- Homes owned and run by a local housing authority. Rent is usually about 30% of your income.
- Section 8 buildings
- Apartments with a project-based Section 8 contract — the subsidy stays with the unit — plus HUD housing for seniors (202) and people with disabilities (811).
- USDA rural rentals
- Affordable apartments in small towns and rural areas, financed by USDA Rural Development.
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Affordable housing by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- American Samoa
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find affordable housing by ZIP code?
Type a U.S. ZIP or city in the search box. You get a map of income-restricted buildings in that ZIP and nearby ZIPs: tax-credit, public housing, project-based Section 8, and USDA rural rentals, with phone numbers when HUD or USDA published one.
Do these lists show apartments that are for rent right now?
No. This is a directory of income-restricted buildings from public HUD and USDA files, not a vacancy board. Call the property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
What is the difference between this site and the Section 8 calculator?
This site lists the buildings. The Section 8 calculator estimates how much you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher (your share vs HAP). Find a building here, then run the numbers there.
Is this a HUD website?
No. Affordable Housing by ZIP is an independent directory built from public HUD, USDA, and Census data. We are not affiliated with HUD, USDA, or any housing authority.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing?
Search your ZIP, open a building, and call. Public housing: apply with the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit: apply at the building or its manager. Housing Choice Vouchers: apply with the housing authority when their list is open.
What is the income limit for affordable housing?
HUD publishes limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of area median income, by household size. They differ by metro and county. Open a ZIP page on this site for the table that applies there. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD subsidy on a private apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is tenant-based: you find a landlord who takes it. This directory lists the first two; the calculator estimates voucher rent share.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8?
There is no national wait time. Each housing authority and each building keeps its own list. Voucher lists often open only for short windows. Call — this directory cannot tell you if a list is open today.
Can I get affordable housing if I work?
Yes. Income-restricted housing is for households under local income limits, including working families. Some buildings prefer working households. Earning a wage does not disqualify you if you are still under the cap.