Housing Support Program
Providing Shelter, Building Dignity
The HEO Foundation Housing Support Program addresses the critical need for safe, decent, and affordable housing for vulnerable families and individuals. We believe that stable housing is fundamental to human dignity and provides the foundation for families to thrive.
Types of Housing Support
- Rent Assistance: Support with rent payments for families facing eviction or homelessness
- Emergency Shelter: Immediate housing support for disaster victims
- Relocation Support: Assistance for families displaced by disasters or emergencies
Who We Help
- Widows and widowers with dependent children
- Families affected by natural disasters
- Elderly persons without adequate support
- Persons with disabilities
- Families living in unsafe or inhumane conditions
Community Impact
Since 2020, we have provided housing support to over 50 families, ensuring children have safe places to sleep, study, and grow. A decent home transforms not just living conditions but restores hope and dignity to entire families.
Who can apply
Who Can Apply?
- Nigerian citizens or residents
- Demonstrate genuine housing need (homeless, facing eviction, living in dangerous conditions)
- Low-income households unable to afford adequate housing
- Must not own another habitable property
- Willing to contribute labor or partial costs where possible
Priority Categories
- Families with children under 18
- Widow(er)s with dependents
- Elderly persons (60 years and above)
- Persons with disabilities
- Disaster/emergency victims
Required Documents
- Valid identification for head of household
- Birth certificates of children (if applicable)
- Death certificate of spouse (for widow/widower applications)
- Evidence of current housing situation (photos, tenancy agreement, eviction notice)
- Letter from community/traditional leader confirming situation
- Land documents (for building/renovation projects)
Selection Process
- Application submission and initial screening
- Home/site visit by our assessment team
- Verification with community leaders
- Review committee evaluation
- Approval and project planning
What the form asks
34 questions beyond your personal details. Have these to hand before you start.
Applicant Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Alternative Phone Number
· optional
Date of Birth
Gender
Marital Status
State
Local Government Area
Current Address/Location
Number of People in Household
Number of Children Under 18
Occupation/Source of Income
Monthly Income (NGN)
Type of Housing Support Needed
Describe Your Current Housing Situation
How long have you been in this situation?
If rent assistance - Monthly Rent Amount (NGN)
· optional
If rent assistance - Landlord Name
· optional
If rent assistance - Landlord Phone
· optional
If building/renovation - Do you have land?
· optional
Estimated Cost of Housing Need (NGN)
Amount You Can Contribute (NGN)
Have you received housing support before?
Do you or any household member have a disability?
Community Leader/Chief Name
Community Leader Phone Number
Why should HEO Foundation help you?
Upload Valid ID
Upload Photos of Current Housing
Upload Supporting Document
· optional
Upload Passport Photograph
I confirm all information provided is true and accurate
I agree to a home visit by HEO Foundation representatives