Abstract: Described are computer-based systems and methods, including computer program products, for managing a housing assistance application process. In some examples, a method includes receiving user input including a set of criteria for a prospective tenant and a housing organization. The method also includes generating a packet of forms comprising at least one application for a selected publicly available housing assistance program from among a plurality of publicly available housing assistance programs having heterogeneous eligibility requirements and application forms. The method further includes facilitating an auditing process on the completed packet to determine an eligibility of the prospective tenant for the publicly available housing assistance program, and transmitting at least one customized status notification message regarding an audit status of the completed packet.