Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) immediately and ask for the emergency or priority housing voucher process
Ask if you qualify for expedited assistance due to homelessness, domestic violence, disability, eviction, or unsafe living conditions
Apply for any open Housing Choice Voucher waitlists in your area right away
Request a referral from a homeless shelter, social worker, case manager, hospital, or domestic violence agency
Gather required documents now, including ID, Social Security cards, proof of income, proof of homelessness or housing instability, and birth certificates
Submit applications to multiple PHAs in nearby cities or counties if allowed
Call 211 or your local social services office to find emergency housing programs and voucher referrals
Ask about Emergency Housing Vouchers, Mainstream Vouchers, or other special voucher programs
Contact nonprofit housing organizations and legal aid groups for help with fast-tracking your application
If you are at immediate risk of homelessness, ask for emergency shelter placement and rapid rehousing assistance
Follow up with the PHA regularly to confirm your application status and any missing paperwork
Keep your phone and mailing address updated so you do not miss notices or appointments