Two bold proposals to help low-income renters were recently introduced in the Senate and House that would provide a refundable tax credit to renters who are paying too much of their income for their housing. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) recently introduced the Rent Relief Act, a bill that would provide a refundable tax credit for … Continue reading Renter Tax Credits Proposed to Address U.S. Rental Housing Crisis
Housing Stability Loans Can Keep Renters in Their Homes
By Chris Holden on October 5th, 2018America is in the midst of a rental housing crisis that is hitting low-income renters the hardest. To help low-income renters find new homes and stay in them, affordable housing advocates have come up with some creative solutions. For many years, rents have risen dramatically while incomes remain stagnant. 80% of renters earning less than … Continue reading Housing Stability Loans Can Keep Renters in Their Homes
Trump Proposal Punishes Legal Immigrants Receiving Housing Benefits
By Chris Holden on September 19th, 2018The Trump Administration is drafting a proposed rule that will penalize legal immigrants for using housing assistance and other safety net programs. The proposal would expand the list of supportive programs that can be considered when determining if an immigrant is a “public charge,” meaning that they are dependent on the government to meet their … Continue reading Trump Proposal Punishes Legal Immigrants Receiving Housing Benefits
Affordable Housing Online Launches Premium Subscription Service
By David Layfield on August 7th, 2018I’ve spent the last 17 years building Affordable Housing Online into the most complete and up-to-date database of affordable housing assistance information available online. We research and publish information on virtually every Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list in the country before it opens. We have alerted tens of millions of low-income Americans to … Continue reading Affordable Housing Online Launches Premium Subscription Service
Public Housing Smoking Ban Starts July 31
By Chris Holden on July 30th, 2018Smoking will be banned on all Public Housing premises throughout the country starting July 31, 2018. Under the new regulations, smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes will not be allowed in apartments, public areas or within 25 feet of Public Housing buildings. Smoking water pipes, or hookahs, is also banned in these areas. At this time … Continue reading Public Housing Smoking Ban Starts July 31
