Victims of domestic violence, or persons who are victims/witnesses to violent crime who need to relocate in order to remain safe are often entitled to a priority for public housing, assisted housing, or rent subsidies. (Each housing authority or housing provider may have its own set of priorities and preferences, and you need to check what they are). However, if the victim of domestic violence/reprisal is not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien (“green card holder”), things may get complicated. See the attached memo for more information.