Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Tenants

How much does it cost to search for housing on the site?

This is a free service available to anyone searching for housing.

Do I have to meet specific eligibility requirements to rent
an affordable apartment?

Each property manager or owner can require certain income, credit, criminal history, etc. information in order to determine eligibility to rent a unit. This may depend on the funding sources that were used to develop the property, or it may be at the discretion of the property owner. However, all property managers and owners who use this site must abide by Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability.

Who should I contact if I believe I have experienced discrimination?

You can contact the following agency to file a complaint if you think you have experienced discrimination:
HUD Fair Housing

Who maintains this service?

This locator is powered by Emphasys Software with live support.

Visit EmphasysHLS.com for more information.

Do you have any questions? We’d love to hear from you.

About Emphasys Housing Locator

Emphasys Housing Locator, the power behind MyHousingSearch.com, serves renters nationwide with the most comprehensive and up-to-date housing information for every need and budget. Search affordable, accessible, market-rate, senior, veteran, Section 8 housing opportunities, and more!

We have over two decades of proven industry experience in creating affordable housing databases, websites, and web content. Over our history, we have grown into the number-one national provider of affordable, accessible, specialty, and disaster recovery housing locator services, unmatched in our level of end-user customer service and our track record of success.

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