The Department of Housing and Urban Development is exploring the idea of giving struggling Americans cash aid instead of vouchers.
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After years of waiting, renters with Section 8 vouchers encounter illegal discrimination
After waiting years for a Section 8 voucher, low-income renters face silence from realtors and stressful deadlines in a competitive rental market.
Nearly 30 landlords have rejected a homeless mom of 2 looking for an apartment. It shows a major crack in the housing voucher system.
An aerial view shows homes on December 20, 2023 in Jesup, Iowa. In 2021, Iowa passed a law barring cities and counties from protecting voucher holders from overt discrimination by landlords.
A homeless advocate of 40 years says finding homes for unhoused New Yorkers with vouchers has never been so hard
Marc Greenberg, executive director of the Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing.
HUD officials, Boston housing leaders tour communities, discuss Section 8 enhancements
In a bid to strengthen the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program,
Low-income tenants for high-income towns
Housing agencies hope higher government payments encourage more Section 8 rentals in upscale communities. Goal is to reduce segregation while improving quality of life.
150 families in Roanoke unable to receive Section 8 housing; RRHA pausing housing voucher program
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority says it’s experiencing a “shortfall”.
Reforming the Housing Choice Voucher Program Through Direct Rental Assistance: Event Takeaways
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps more than 2.4 million low-income households affordably rent homes in the private market.
DSHA Launches Landlord Incentive Program to Expand Housing Opportunities for Voucher Holders
The Delaware State Housing Authority’s HCV program provides housing subsidies to eligible low-income individuals and families to rent existing, privately-owned dwelling units from participating landlords.
HCV program provides safe, affordable housing for low-income, elderly
Commission approves use of unused Hall County vouchers here
Boston launches new fund to preserve affordable rental properties
Mayor Michelle Wu announcing the city’s Boston Acquisition Fund at Boston City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
Wall Street Pours Billions Into Build-To-Rent Communities, Betting Big Against Home Ownership Amid High Prices and Interest Rates
Wall Street Pours Billions Into Build-To-Rent Communities, Betting Big Against Home Ownership Amid High Prices and Interest Rates
Private equity firms buying up local housing for rental property investments
This two-bedroom, one-bath home in West Central is listed for sale for $242,500. Its proximity to downtown Fort Wayne could make it attractive for a short-term rental investment by a private capital firm.
Arizona is eliminating the transaction privilege tax on rental properties
Renters across Arizona will soon save some extra monthly cash as the state removes the transaction privilege tax, which is tacked onto rent.
Glut of New Completed Single-Family Houses for Sale Spikes to Highest since 2007, Prices Drop to Lowest since 2021 But Are Still Way too High
Lennar shocked the market by saying it’ll address this situation with further price cuts; its average price to drop by 16% from the peak in 2022.
HUD Awards $40 Million to Prevent Evictions and Homelessness
The funding will deliver legal assistance to tenants facing eviction.