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Rental assistance programs play a crucial role in the ecosystem of housing, especially for low-income families.  These programs not only provide needed support to renters but also have significant e...

While the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted communities across Iowa, the most vulnerable members of society have been hit hardest. For those already struggling to afford basic ...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), led by Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman, hosted a two-day discussion on the 7th and 8th of October in Washington D.C. The event, called the "Nex...

President Joe Biden's State of the Union address included a significant proposal aimed at combating the affordability crisis plaguing the housing market. Biden's plan entails an annual tax ...

The dream of home ownership remains a central part of the American ethos, yet the pathway to achieving it is becoming increasingly challenging. In today’s market, a typical household needs to ...

Rent prices can be really high sometimes, eating up a big part of what people earn, especially in places like Oakland and New York City where more than 70% of what households make goes straight to rent.  It often feels lik...

If you’re a veteran trying to adjust to life after military service, finding a safe and stable place to live is important. Thanks to programs like HUD-VASH, homelessness among veterans has dropped to a recor...

The affordable housing crisis demands bold action. Incremental policies and programs have failed to make a dent in the growing shortage of affordable homes for families in need. As housing costs skyrocket and incomes...

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, few people working a full-time minimum wage job can afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment. Therefore, many turn to rental assistance programs that help pay the rent and find ...