Category: Housing News
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Landlord incentive program opens more homes to low-income renters
A housing resource agency in California is encouraging landlords to house low-income renters with its Landlord Gold Standard program.
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HUD News in Review: May 25, 2022
The latest announcements by HUD include April home sales numbers, a new Green Mortgage Insurance Premium, and more.
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President Biden proposes action plan to increase affordable housing supply
Last week, President Biden announced his administration’s plan to lower housing costs by spurring the development of thousands of new affordable homes.
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HUD News in Review: May 18, 2022
The latest announcements by HUD include actions to increase the supply of housing, FSS eligibility expansion, and $10.3B for housing grants.
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Federally assisted housing improves communities, contrary to stereotypes
A new report joins a long line of research that shows affordable housing does not drive down the value of neighboring properties.
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HUD News in Review: May 11, 2022
The latest announcements by HUD include expanded broadband for low-income households, new grants for eviction protection, and disaster assistance for NM.
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Bipartisan emergency rental assistance bill would help renters keep their home
A bipartisan Senate proposal would make emergency rental assistance a permanent program, and provide other support for renters at risk of eviction.
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HUD News in Review: May 4, 2022
The latest announcements by HUD include March’s home sales report, actions against disability discrimination, and more.
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Research shows the poorest places in America are mostly rural
A new research brief shows that rural counties make up the vast majority of places that have experienced extreme poverty over several decades.
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Expanded Child Tax Credit mostly covered basic needs during the pandemic
New data shows that low-income households overwhelmingly used their Child Tax Credit payments to cover basic needs like food, utilities, and rent.