What a free subscription to Housing Info includes
A free subscription means you receive Housing Info guides and updates without paying. You get access to the same articles and resources as a paid subscriber — there is no reduced or limited version. The subscription is funded by our nonprofit partners and donors, so the cost to you is zero.
When you sign up for free, you choose which topics matter to you: rental assistance, vouchers, homeownership programs, homelessness resources, or all of them. You then receive new guides in those categories as we publish them, usually by email or through your account dashboard.
Free subscribers also get early notice when new programs launch in their state or region, and alerts when major funding deadlines approach. You can change your topic preferences or pause your subscription at any time without penalty.
Key Takeaways
- Free subscriptions include all the same content as paid ones — no features are locked behind a paywall.
- You choose which housing topics you want to hear about, and you can change your choices whenever you want.
- You can sign up using an email address or a social media account, and the process takes less than two minutes.
- Unsubscribing is one click, and we do not sell your email address or share it with third parties.
How to sign up for a free subscription
Go to the Housing Info homepage and look for the "Subscribe" button, usually in the top right corner or at the bottom of the page. Click it and you will see a form asking for your email address and your state or region.
Enter your email and select the housing topics you want to follow. You can pick one topic or all of them — rental assistance, vouchers, homeownership, homelessness resources, or general housing news. Then click "Subscribe" or "Confirm" depending on the form version.
You will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. Click the link in that email to verify your address. Once you do, your subscription is active and you will start receiving updates according to the schedule you chose.
What information you need to provide
You need only an email address and your state. Housing Info does not ask for your income, Social Security number, date of birth, or any other personal financial information. We use your state to send you updates about programs in your area, and your email to deliver the guides and alerts you requested.
If you prefer not to use your real name in your email address, that is fine — we do not verify identity. You can use any email account you have access to and can check regularly.
Managing your subscription after you sign up
Once you are subscribed, you can log into your account on the Housing Info website to change your topic preferences, update your email address, or pause your subscription temporarily. These options are usually in a "My Account" or "Preferences" section.
If you want to stop receiving emails but keep your account, you can pause notifications. If you want to leave entirely, you can unsubscribe — this removes you from all mailing lists and closes your account. Both actions take effect immediately.
Every email you receive from Housing Info also includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom. Clicking that link removes you from that topic's mailing list or from all lists, depending on which link you use.
Why Housing Info offers free subscriptions
Housing Info is a nonprofit resource. We do not charge for subscriptions because our mission is to make housing program information available to everyone who needs it, regardless of income. We are funded by grants and donations from housing organizations, foundations, and individuals who believe housing information should be free.
We do not use your subscription data to sell advertising or to market products to you. We do not share your email address with other organizations. The only emails you receive are the Housing Info guides and alerts you signed up for.
Troubleshooting common subscription problems
If you do not receive a confirmation email after signing up, check your spam or junk folder — confirmation emails sometimes land there by mistake. If you still do not see it after five minutes, try signing up again with the same email address. If the problem continues, contact Housing Info support through the website.
If you are already subscribed but stopped receiving emails, your email provider may have blocked them, or you may have accidentally unsubscribed. Log into your account to check your subscription status. If your account shows you are subscribed but you are not receiving emails, check your spam folder and add Housing Info's email address to your contacts so future emails go to your inbox.
If you forget your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page. Housing Info will send you a reset link to your email address. If you no longer have access to the email address you used to sign up, contact support and they can help you regain access to your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay anything to subscribe?
No. Housing Info subscriptions are completely free. There are no hidden fees, no trial period that converts to paid, and no premium tier. Everyone gets the same content and updates.
Can I change my email address after I subscribe?
Yes. Log into your account and look for "Account Settings" or "Email Preferences." You can update your email address there. You will receive a confirmation email at your new address before the change takes effect.
Will Housing Info sell my email address?
No. Housing Info does not sell, rent, or share subscriber email addresses with other organizations. Your email is used only to send you the guides and alerts you requested. Our privacy policy is available on the website.
What if I want to subscribe to only one topic, not all of them?
You can select individual topics when you sign up. Choose only the ones that matter to you — rental assistance, vouchers, homeownership, homelessness resources, or general housing news. You can change your selections anytime by logging into your account.
How often will I receive emails?
Frequency depends on how often Housing Info publishes new guides in your chosen topics. Most subscribers receive one to four emails per month. You can adjust your notification frequency in your account settings if you want fewer or more emails.