Category: Housing News
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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.
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NYC declares emergency as asylum seekers get bussed in
New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency last week in response to thousands of asylum seekers arriving from southern border states.
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Circuit court rules that punishment for homeless is ‘cruel and unusual’
A court has upheld a decision that protects homeless residents from being jailed or fined for sleeping outdoors in nine western states and territories.
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‘Housing First’ plan ends local veteran homelessness
Three states and 83 local communities have effectively ended veteran homelessness in their jurisdictions as of March, 2021, according to federal data.
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Millions of renters at risk of eviction after falling behind on energy bills
One-third of the nation’s 44-million renter households were behind on their utility bills in the past year, according to a recent Census Bureau survey.
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Los Angeles Section 8 waiting list opens in October
Follow the steps in this article to learn how to apply to the Los Angeles, CA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list.