Which Housing Programs Qualify for a Free Tablet?
| HUD program | Qualifies? |
|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | ✔ Yes |
| Public Housing | ✔ Yes |
| Project-Based Rental Assistance | ✔ Yes |
| Section 202 (elderly) | ✔ Yes |
| Section 811 (disabled) | ✔ Yes |
| State or local rent help only | ✘ No (qualify by income instead) |
Proof of Housing Assistance
- Public housing authority letter
- Lease showing HUD assistance
- Housing Choice Voucher
- Notice of rent determination
Federal Housing Assistance by the Numbers
~4.5M
Households receiving HUD rental assistance (approx.)
HUD Picture of Subsidized Households
~9.6M
People in HUD-assisted homes (approx.)
HUD
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Section 8 qualify me for a free tablet?
Yes. Federal Public Housing Assistance, which includes Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), public housing, Project-Based Rental Assistance and some other HUD programs, qualifies you for Lifeline.
What housing proof should I use?
A letter from your public housing authority, your voucher, or a lease showing HUD assistance, dated within the last 12 months.
Does a state or local rent program count?
Only federal housing assistance counts. State-only rental help doesn't, but you may qualify by income.
Sources and Last Update
This page was last reviewed and updated on . Program rules and figures come from these official and research sources: