The Biden-Harris Administration Gives $10 Million to Help Low-Income Renters

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: 2024-09-16

On September 10, 2024, in Washington, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a big help for low-income renters. They're providing $10 million in grants to teach these renters more about their rights and how to deal with property managers better. 

This money is especially for people living in houses that get help from the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program. With this grant, renters will learn how to make sure they live in safe, comfortable, and reasonably priced homes. They'll get help through workshops and advice, and there will also be support for groups formed by these renters to make their voices heard.

Adrianne Todman, who is currently in charge of HUD, mentioned how important it is for renters to be able to speak up and work together towards having homes they can afford and be happy in. This effort is all about making sure renters have a say in their living conditions, a main goal of the Biden-Harris Administration.

Julia Gordon, who oversees housing at HUD, said that helping renters stand up for their rights is a big step towards keeping HUD-assisted homes in good shape. The money will back organizations that fight for renters, aiming to keep houses in a livable state and prevent rent from going up too much.

Particularly, the funding goes to an initiative called the Tenant Education Outreach (TEO) Program. Through this, groups like the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the Massachusetts Alliance of HUD Tenants get to strengthen the power of renter groups. 

Over two years, about 30 renter advocacy groups will get financial help based on who asks first, boosting their role in keeping housing affordable for people with less money.

This program is not just about giving advice. It's about making sure renters have the tools they need to work well with those in charge of their buildings, keep an eye on the condition of their homes, and have a say in keeping their housing affordable.

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This step builds on other efforts by HUD to encourage renters to speak up about their needs and work together with housing providers to improve living conditions.

HUD's main aim is to create communities where everyone can find a quality, affordable place to call home.

For more details, you can visit HUD's website or follow them on social media.

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