Category: Housing News
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Housing vouchers give help way beyond rental assistance
New research shows that households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher get a wide range of benefits beyond saving money on monthly rent.
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DC wins historic settlement against voucher discrimination
Washington DC’s $10 million settlement concerning housing vouchers is the largest civil penalty for housing discrimination in U.S. history.
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‘Rental deserts’ bar low-income renters from opportunity
About 31% of all neighborhoods in the U.S. are rental deserts. This makes it hard for renters to find housing in many parts of the country.
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Section 8 vouchers do not keep pace with rising rents
With rents skyrocketing in many areas, even households lucky enough to get a Section 8 voucher may find themselves priced out of the market.
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Expanded Child Tax Credit cuts child poverty nearly in half
Recent data shows that the Expanded CTC helped millions during the pandemic. Its success is an argument for updating the tax code to help poor families.
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New policy restores legal immigrant eligibility for housing programs
The DHS recently announced that legal immigrants will once again be able to receive housing assistance without risking their legal resident status.
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Almost no public officials are renters, research says
According to recent research, at least 93% of local, state, and federal office holders are homeowners. Why does this matter for renters?
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HUD to host virtual event for young homebuyers
Millenials and Gen Zers who are thinking about buying a home are invited to a virtual ‘House Party’ organized by the HUD.
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New York City opens tent camp for asylum seekers
New York City opened a tent camp last week to house asylum seekers being bused in from southern border states.
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High eviction rates suppress voter turnout
When low-income communities face high eviction rates, research shows that it can impact turnout in elections.