Category: Affordable Housing News

HUD’s Inspector General issued a report finding that troubled Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) have not been referred for HUD management takeover, despite being required by law and regulations. Without additional oversight, poor living conditions for low-income renters served by these troubled PHAs – commonly known as housing authorities – could stagnate or get worse. HUD … Continue reading Inspector General finds HUD not imposing oversight on troubled housing authorities

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HUD’s 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) shows that although homelessness decreased in many states, overall it rose for the third straight year under the Trump administration. Key Facts: There were 567,715 homeless persons counted in January, 2019, an increase of 2.7% in the homeless population. 63% of homeless persons were sheltered and 37% unsheltered. … Continue reading Annual HUD report shows rise in homelessness for third year

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The Trump administration is proposing huge cuts to affordable housing programs for the fourth year in a row. The administration released its FY 2021 budget with $47.9 billion for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is 15% lower than what was passed in FY 2020.  The budget again proposes large cuts to … Continue reading Trump administration FY 2021 budget keeps pushing housing cuts

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Following controversy from the Iowa caucus results being delayed, the nation turns its attention to the New Hampshire Democratic primary election that will take place this Tuesday. As the competition begins to heat up between Democratic Party candidates, CNN hosted a two-night town hall event this week to let New Hampshire voters ask questions directly … Continue reading Housing policy discussed at CNN Town Hall event

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HUD Secretary Ben Carson kicked off a nationwide bus tour this week, “Driving Affordable Housing Across America.” The tour’s focus is on removing regulatory barriers to new affordable housing. The trip will provide the secretary with a “listening tour” to gather ideas on the best ways to increase the supply of affordable housing. The tour … Continue reading Carson kicks off bus tour to reduce affordable housing barriers

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Two bipartisan housing bills currently in the Senate will greatly benefit housing stability for low-income renters if they are passed. The Eviction Crisis Act would help renters facing the threat of eviction. The Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act would help low-income households with young children move to neighborhoods of opportunity. Evictions have increased at … Continue reading Senate Considering Two Bills Promoting Housing Stability

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The Supreme Court recently rejected a request by the City of Boise to appeal a lower court ruling that decriminalizes being homeless. This past April, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the city in Martin v. Boise. The Appeals Court said that the city cannot ticket and arrest people for sleeping on the … Continue reading Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal on Public Sleeping Bans

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