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Rental assistance in North Dakota: how to find help paying rent

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If you're struggling to pay rent in North Dakota, help exists — and it's free to look for. Start with a free call to 2-1-1, then use this page to find your local public housing agency, current rental assistance programs, and other free resources for renters in North Dakota.

Educational — information, not legal advice. See renter rights in North Dakota.

Where to find help in North Dakota

Call 211 (or visit 211.org) — the fastest way to find local North Dakota rent help, food, and services.
Find your local Public Housing Agency (for Section 8 / vouchers) in HUD's Housing Choice Voucher directory.
Find free legal aid and tenant help for North Dakota at lawhelp.org.
Look for your North Dakota state housing or community-affairs agency and local nonprofits for current programs.
Read HUD rental assistance.

Applying for legitimate rental assistance is always free. Anyone who asks you to pay a fee to apply, to "jump" a waitlist, or to guarantee approval is a red flag.

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