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House Families Faster

Simplified leasing for families with subsidies from prequal to move-in

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Serving the Washington, DC Metro Area

2x—Rent Potential

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Landlords Who Doubled Asking Rent Price

Vacancies Filled

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Qualified Tenants Successfully Placed

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I had a very difficult property to lease up and needed to bring in help. GoHUM got it done very very quickly.

Russell Brown
Realtor/Property Manager/Investor
HUM rentals provided quick and efficient customer service to me as a case manager and to the client I was serving.

Joseph Minges
Federal Strategies Associate
I would recommend Housing and Urban Management for its full-service aspect. HUM provides exceptional service.

Susan Shorters
CEO at High Impact Partners
I would recommend Housing and Urban Management for its full-service aspect. HUM provides document processing and tenant management.

Deena Daggett
Business Operations Consultant
I highly recommend HUM to any savvy real estate investor in DC looking to scale their landlord duties efficiently.

Brandi Pratt
Business Strategist
As a Realtor, I love the fact that I can rely on HUM's connections to DCHA to help smooth out the leasing process.

Jim Connolly
Realtor/Long and Foster Real Estate
Michael gave us so much assistance in finding qualified tenants for our rental property in Washington, DC.

Mary Karimi
Private Landlord
The team was a tremendous help to my family and I throughout the tenant search and lease signing process.

Albert Martin
Client

Step 4 and Step 5 are for subsidized housing recipients only.

What We Do

Only Tour Homes You’re Prequalified For

Answer a few questions, and we’ll match you with landlords you qualify for — no wasted applications, no surprises.

Prequalify

One Application, Endless Opportunities

Apply once and let us match you with qualified landlords — saving you time, travel, and application fees.

Get Approved

Browse Homes, Find The Right Fit

Explore all available homes in our rental inventory, organized in one convenient and easy-to-search location.

Your Questions, Answered

What is the difference between a renter being Pre-Qualified and Pre-Approved?

Pre-Qualified indicates preliminary eligibility.

Pre-Approved means documentation has been verified and the renter is positioned to secure an available unit prior to or at the time of viewing, subject to owner confirmation and availability.

How do you evaluate the full picture of a rental applicant? Why is there much weight put on the tenant's backstory?

Credit and background reports are important, but they don’t always tell the complete story. Life events, temporary hardships, or transitions can impact a report without accurately reflecting a renter’s current stability. Our process evaluates verified documentation, program support, and rental history to present qualified applicants to property owners for final approval.

What is PUSSH (Preapproved Underwritten Standard for Subsidized Housing) and how is it used?

PUSSH is used alongside credit and background screening to evaluate criteria specific to subsidized housing placements. It generates a 300–850 readiness score based on program eligibility, documentation quality, and stability indicators.

It does not replace owner screening requirements but provides additional structure to help housing providers assess applicants within the context of subsidy-supported housing.

What options are available when the Housing Authority no longer covers security deposits and the house rents out for roughly $5,000 per month?

If a housing authority discontinues deposit assistance, lease-up strategy may need to be adjusted. Our team helps coordinate alternative funding pathways and ensure documentation is structured properly before submission, reducing unnecessary delays.

How are you different from traditional property management?

We provide structured systems, vendor coordination, and administrative support across leasing, housing placements, and customized property management services. Our platform connects housing providers, partners, vendors, and renters through a clear, process-driven framework designed to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary overhead.