Category: Editorial
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Online Scam Fraudulently Identifies as HUD and Affordable Housing Online
This week, Affordable Housing Online was alerted to an online scam that is impersonating our business, and HUD. Be aware of this scam targeting renters.
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HUD budget proposes small increases for affordable housing
President Biden’s FY24 Budget calls for small increases for most affordable housing programs, and other news this week is summarized for low-income renters.
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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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‘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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Senate proposes only 5,000 new Section 8 vouchers
The Senate proposal of 5,000 new Section 8 vouchers is much less than the 200,000 new vouchers requested in President Biden’s budget proposal.
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Health report links low-income renters and healthcare issues
Rising rents and limited rental assistance resources have led many low-income renters to put off important health care needs, according to a recent health report.
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Evictions from HUD-supported housing on the rise
According to a recent survey, many HUD housing authorities did not follow department guidance to make it easier for residents to stay in their homes.
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Proposed bill would protect voucher holders and veterans from housing discrimination
A new bill proposed in Congress would make it illegal for landlords to deny applicants just because they use public assistance to pay the rent.
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HUD finds that Texas discriminated in awarding disaster relief
HUD upheld a finding that Texas discriminated against minority and low-income residents when awarding money to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey.
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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.