Government housing programs are a great option for people who don't make a lot of money. They allow poor people to live a decent lifestyle. One common government program is called Section 8. Section 8 is a housing program funded by the federal government. It provides government subsidized housing at decreased rents for those who are working, but still underneath the poverty level, or those who are disabled. For example, a single mom with two kids who works as an administrative assistant making only eighteen thousand dollars a year would likely qualify for Section 8 housing. A recently disabled person who is unable to work, such as someone who is newly blind, may also qualify for Section 8 housing. The availability and quality of Section 8 housing varies greatly from city to city. For example, in Tallahassee, Florida, there is an ample amount of high quality Section 8 housing. There is even an apartment complex that is only two years old that locks in rates for Section 8 renters. In certain areas of the country, those who qualify for Section 8 housing may be stigmatized, however, there is less stigmatization in other areas of the country. For example, there is very little stigma or discrimination against Section 8 individuals in Tallahassee. If you are not sure if you qualify for government housing programs, visit one of your local government offices, such as a department of children and families, and ask them how you can find out more information about government housing programs, or how you can apply for government housing. Even if you end up not qualifying for government housing, it never hurts to apply. Government housing programs are designed to help you get back on your feet. Don't be ashamed if you find out that you do qualify for government housing. Many government housing complexes feature offices which will even try to help you make more money so that you can live a better life. Also, don't be ashamed to apply for government housing, everybody needs help sometimes. Times will get better, in the mean time, rest assured that government programs exist to help make sure that you don't become homeless.