Where American Renters Need Housing Assistance, by State - Voronoi
Oct 18, 2025
Where American Renters Need Housing Assistance, by State
Key Takeaways
DC has the most low-income renters on housing assistance, 72 per 1,000 people in 2024.
Puerto Rico is second at 61, and Rhode Island is third at 53.
By pure # of low-income renters on assistance, the most populous states: New York (1M), California (919K), Texas (595K), and Florida (405K) lead.
🤔 Data Notes
ℹ️ This map includes all federalrent subsidies for eligible low-income tenants paid out by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office (HUD).
💰 Eligibility to access federal housing assistance varies by county, program, and household size.
👪 Households typically pay 30% of adjusted income as rent; the federal government covers the rest.
