Urgent Need for Rent Help? Here's Your Guide to Assistance Programs

Rent relief programs can help tenants afford housing, as well as legally protect them against discrimination from landlords. This is a representational image. (Credit: Reuters/OCTAVIO JONES)

NEW YORK CITY -- If you're a renter struggling with ever-increasing housing costs and living expenses, you are not alone.

No matter where you are located— whether that is in populous states like New York and California, or in more rural ones like Arkansas or Vermont— economic uncertainties and unforeseen challenges may be making it increasingly difficult for you to pay your bills.