Best Housing Assistance Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good housing assistance apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Housing Assistance Apps (November 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Help Pay Rent	Free	1.0★ (1)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
2	Section 8 Search	Free	4.5★ (810)	Yes	No	Nov 2026
3	Annum Housing	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
4	USAGrantsGuide	Free	—	Yes	No	May 2026
5	US Grants & Loan Guide 2026	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
6	US HUD Homes	Free	5.0★ (1)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
7	Section8	Free	3.1★ (36)	—	No	May 2026
8	Section 8 Housing Guide	Free	4.7★ (140)	Yes	No	Nov 2026

Top Picks for Housing Assistance

#1

Help Pay Rent by Ovidiu Lup

Help Pay Rent App

Editor's Choice

1.0(1 ratings)

FreeAds

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This app connects landlords and renters with state and local rental assistance programs. It facilitates the application process for emergency rental aid, helping tenants remain housed and ensuring landlords receive payments.

#2

Section 8 Search by Pulsar Publishing LLC

Section 8 Made Simple

Strong Contender

4.5(810 ratings)

FreeAds

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Easily find affordable housing options nationwide. This app aggregates official Section 8 voucher listings and provides information on local waiting list statuses, simplifying your search for a new home.

#3

Annum Housing by Annum Inc

Housing support made simple

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Housing Assistance apps to explore

by mehmet atalan

US Grants & Loan Guide 2026

US Grants & Loan Guide 2026

US Grants & Loan Guide 2026

Find Financial Aid & Relief

Discover housing assistance programs, resources for buying a home, and government-owned properties for sale nationwide. Access information on rental support, FHA loans, and counseling services.

Find rental assistanceHome buying resourcesExplore FHA loans

by Jared Warren

This app guides users through the process of finding affordable housing. It breaks down each step, offers rent calculation, appointment reminders, and apartment complex lookups. Users can call complexes directly, access required documents, and switch between English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Step-by-step housing process guidanceRent calculation toolAppointment reminders

Section 8 Housing Guide

Section 8 Housing Guide

Section 8 Housing Guide

Housing Choice Vouchers Guide

This app provides comprehensive information about the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. It features an AI assistant to answer questions, a PDF reader for complex documents, and tools to locate PHA offices and understand eligibility requirements. It guides users through the application process with clear, step-by-step instructions.

AI Section 8 AssistantAI PDF-Reader ChatFind PHA office locations

by RainbowHousing

Information about assistances

Learning Management System

by AUNT BERTHA, INC.

Fort Payne Housing Authority

Fort Payne Housing Authority

Fort Payne Housing Authority

by The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Payne, Ala

This app provides a centralized platform for housing information, updates, and resources. Users can submit messages, receive notices, and find details on housing programs. It's designed for non-emergency use only.

Housing information accessSubmit contact messagesReceive important notices

by TREND MOBILE APP SRL

📊 Productivity

Build Rural - HAC

Build Rural - HAC

Build Rural - HAC

by Housing Assistance Council, Inc.

Section 8 Info Guide

Section 8 Info Guide

Section 8 Info Guide

How to apply for section 8

Rent. Apartments and Homes

Rent. Apartments and Homes

Rent. Apartments and Homes

Rentals and apartment finder

Discover houses, apartments, condos, and townhouses for rent across the US. Explore detailed listings with HD photos, virtual tours, and resident reviews. Save favorites and get alerts for new properties matching your criteria.

Search houses and apartments by locationView HD photos and virtual toursRead resident ratings and reviews

Okla: Indigenous Resources

Okla: Indigenous Resources

Okla: Indigenous Resources

by Thomas Hibben

This app helps Native Americans find qualifying assistance programs from various organizations, tribes, and government entities. It offers offline access and privacy-focused design, categorizing aid for medical, housing, education, and more.

Assistance program finderOffline accessPrivacy-focused design

Connect Me to Help

Connect Me to Help

Connect Me to Help

by Bowman Systems, LLC

Scholarship Houses

Scholarship Houses

Scholarship Houses

by Lance Morgan

FAQ about Housing Assistance

What are the best housing assistance apps for iPhone?

Help Pay Rent tops our housing assistance apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free housing assistance apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top housing assistance apps we rank are free to download, including Help Pay Rent and Section 8 Search.

Does Help Pay Rent have ads or in-app purchases?

Help Pay Rent shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.

How many housing assistance apps are on the App Store?

We track 248+ housing assistance apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.