Category: Housing News
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Trump administration favors landlords in guidance on eviction moratorium
The Trump administration has undercut COVID-19 eviction protections provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by releasing guidance that heavily favors landlords. This change will give landlords new tools to push renters out and accelerate eviction proceedings for many renters in the midst of the pandemic. For those not familiar with the…
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Learn how to register to vote in your state
There are only a few weeks left before Election Day, and residents can still register to vote in 25 states. If your state’s deadline has not yet passed and you do not know how to register to vote, a U.S. government website has made that information easy to find. Step 1: Visit Vote.gov The home…
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Evictions surged when protections lifted, low-income renters lack legal counsel
Eviction filings surged in August and September, during the short time there was no federal eviction moratorium in place. And corporate eviction filings even continued after the current eviction moratorium was ordered by the CDC. This gives us a preview of the eviction crisis that low-income renters may face in January. Because few low-income renters…
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Register to vote before your state’s deadline
With Election Day less than one month away, the deadline to register to vote in many states is quickly approaching, or is already here. It is important for low-income renters to vote to support candidates with plans to progress our affordable housing programs. Today is the last day you can register by any method to…
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House keeps housing assistance a priority for coronavirus relief
House Democrats introduced a compromise $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill this week. With Congress set to break for recess before the national election, bill sponsors hope it will provide a starting point for negotiations on a new aid package. Affordable housing remains a priority in the bill, with substantial funding for emergency rental assistance and…
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Millions still need to claim their coronavirus stimulus checks
There are millions of people who have not yet received their CARES Act stimulus check, and time is running out to claim this assistance before the October 15 deadline. The CARES Act was passed last March to help people hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. It included stimulus checks of $1,200 for every adult, plus $500…
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The pandemic is making it harder for survivors of domestic violence
In the best of times, survivors of domestic violence face a lot of challenges finding safe shelter. The coronavirus pandemic has made things much worse. Stay at home orders keep survivors closed up with their abusers. Shelters have to reduce capacity or close because of social distancing rules. However, crisis hotlines and shelter operators are…
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How to get Hurricane Sally recovery assistance in Alabama
Residents of Baldwin, Mobile, and Escambia County, Alabama who have been impacted by Hurricane Sally can now apply for FEMA disaster recovery assistance for temporary housing and home repairs. What assistance is available? FEMA’s program, called Individual Assistance, may offer any of the following services: Individuals and Households Program(Temporary housing assistance, home repair funds, and…
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Congress deadlocked on more coronavirus relief
Negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House over a new coronavirus stimulus package are at a standstill. Congress will leave town in a couple of weeks for the final month of the campaign. Congress still needs to pass funding bills before September 30 to avoid a government shutdown. (Editor’s Note: The House passed passed…
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What to do after Hurricane Sally hits
After Hurricane Sally made landfall yesterday in the Gulf Coast, countless residents of southeastern U.S. are in need of emergency services. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has not yet declared disaster recovery assistance for individual residents, but public efforts are being made to help local governments in these areas. If you are in need…