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• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: 2024-10-08

Applying for a Section 8 housing voucher can be an intimidating process. Before taking the plunge, there is much to know and understand, such as income limits, eligibility requirements, the appli...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Finding a new place to live can be tough, especially if your rental record has a few blemishes. But don't worry! There are steps you can take to make yourself more attractive to future landlords.   ...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Oct 15, 2024

On the 7th and 8th of October, Adrianne Todman, who is currently in charge of HUD (The Department of Housing and Urban Development), held a special meeting called the "Next Generation of Housing Policy&quo...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Oct 07, 2024

Federal rental assistance is a group of programs designed to help almost 10 million people in low-income families afford safe and modest homes. Most people (about 82%) who get this help are aided through three major programs: Housing Choic...

• Author: Ben Reilly
• Posted: Sep 30, 2024

HUD (Housing and Urban Development) has just announced that it will give the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) an extra $37 million. This money is meant to help people living in NYCHA homes stay co...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Sep 23, 2024

In many places like Oakland and New York City, rent can take up more than 70% of a household's income.  While renters usually accept the rent prices they're given, sometimes it's possible to negotiate a lo...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Sep 16, 2024

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 th...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Everyone knows it's tough to find affordable housing. That's where housing choice vouchers come in - they're supposed to help families with lower incomes afford a place to live.  But the shoc...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Sep 02, 2024

Following the anniversaries of important disability rights milestones, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced new guidelines to improve housing access for people with disabili...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Aug 26, 2024

For many people over 55, the cost of a place to live is their biggest expense. Before COVID-19, almost 10 million older Americans had trouble paying for their homes. With costs going up, it's like...