How to Get Housing Grants for a Single Mom

Some single moms have a difficult time finding safe and affordable housing. There are many grants that these single moms can qualify to receive, but finding the grants can sometimes be challenging. With a little research, single moms can find grants to help with their costs of living.

• Check with the Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD). The program is designed to help single mothers, disabled persons and seniors with their living costs. Individuals may be eligible to receive a grant that help pay their rent for an apartment or house.

• Call your state’s Department of Social Services (DSS). Most DSS locations do not help with housing, but may be able to help point you in the direction of state programs that will help.

• Visit churches in your community to find out if they provide any type housing grant for single moms. It is best to check with larger churches in your area, as these churches are more likely to have funds to loan.

• Utilize the Internet to find out about housing grants for single moms. You may be able to find a private charity that will help with housing costs.

• Check with the Habitat for Humanity about housing grants. The organization helps put many families in their own home each year. If you are approved to receive a housing grant, you will be required to put in some hours to helping build your home.

• Research private charitable organizations in your community. Ask friends and family members about different organizations in the area that may be offering grants for single moms. Many times people find the help they need by asking others about assistance they have received in the past.