Author: Chris Holden
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New federal program helps homeless after disasters
HUD has recently announced funding for a program helping persons who were homeless, or at risk of homelessness when a disaster occurs.
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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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How to Apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
What’s Next? With a voucher in hand, the next step is to find a unit before it expires. Part 3: How to Find a Section 8 Apartment Intro: What is the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program?
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How to Qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
When applying for Section 8, it’s important to start by reviewing the qualifications. Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not get a voucher.
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What is the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program?
Learn what the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program is, and how it works for renters with low incomes. Get eligibility requirements and more in this easy-to-read guide written by affordable housing experts.
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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.