Millions of low-income renters will find themselves in dire straits if the partial shutdown of the federal government does not end soon. Some affordable housing properties have already had their rental assistance frozen, and most federal housing assistance funding will run out by the end of February. Editor’s Note: A timeline visualizing the major events … Continue reading Low-income renters threatened by government shutdown

Key Facts: 2017 saw a 9% increase in the homeless population, and 2018 continued the trend with a .3% increase. Among all those counted, 60% were male and 39% were female. A 2% increase in unsheltered persons was primarily responsible for the overall increase in homelessness for 2018. The number of veterans and families with … Continue reading HUD Report Shows Rise in Homelessness for Second Year in a Row

Wednesday 12/16 Editor’s Update: No resolution was made by the deadline, and the government shutdown has been in effect since Saturday, December 22, 2018. The latest reports say that President Trump will not sign a spending bill to avoid a potential government shutdown, unless funds are added for building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. If … Continue reading How a Government Shutdown Would Affect HUD Offices