Our Data Methodology
Find My Housing was built to solve the affordable housing information gap. We ingest, clean, and standardize complex public records—merging localized Area Median Income (AMI) schedules, program eligibility rules, and compliance data into a single, highly searchable platform.
Our ingestion pipeline processes diverse, highly fragmented records from State Housing Finance Agencies (LIHTC), HUD APIs (Section 202/Section 8), and USDA Rural Development flats. We deduplicate records to create a single source of truth for each property.
Raw data is run through our centralized rules engine. We map complex program restrictions—such as '62+ Senior Only', 'Income < 50% AMI', or 'Second-Chance Friendly'—against specific geographic locations and zip-code level Census income benchmarks.
We translate bureaucratic program codes into human-readable guidelines. Our engine generates programmatic, plain-English FAQs, accessibility notes, and waitlist summaries optimized for both consumer readability and search engine indexing.
Our centralized property model maps multiple data points for over 80,000 properties nationwide:
While our data provides an accurate baseline, affordable housing availability is highly dynamic. Always verify:
More details about our platform and data practices.
Find My Housing aggregates records from multiple public and verified sources. This includes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) multifamily inventory, USDA Section 515 rural housing directories, state housing finance agency (HFA) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) datasets, and direct updates provided by property management companies.
We utilize the latest localized Area Median Income (AMI) benchmarks established by the census and HUD. When you search, our engine compares your specific household size and gross income against the exact zip code or county's median income data to assign an estimated AMI percentage tier (e.g., 30%, 50%, or 80% AMI).
Our core datasets are audited and updated on a rolling basis corresponding with government data releases, such as the annual HUD income limit updates and state LIHTC allocations. Workforce and market-rate affordable properties are updated dynamically based on active listings.
No. Find My Housing provides a highly accurate pre-screening estimate based on published program rules (like age restrictions for Section 202 or felony acceptance for reentry housing). However, final tenant screening, waitlist placement, and income certification are always conducted directly by the property management team.
Start browsing our verified database of affordable housing options to find the right fit for your household size and income level.