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HUD Launches $40 Million Initiative to Combat Evictions and Support Vulnerable Tenants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up its efforts to prevent evictions with a significant $40 million funding announcement. This initiative ai...
Understanding Rental Assistance: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Rental Assistance: A Comprehensive Guide In these economically challenging times, finding reliable information on rental assistance can be a lifesaver. This guide aims to provide you with essential resour...
Housing Costs Are Changing Career Choices
The rising costs of housing in the U.S. are influencing how people make career decisions. Workers are now considering housing benefits as an important factor when deciding whether to accept a job, move to a new city, or return to th...
Nonprofits Racing Against Time to Distribute Rental Assistance Funds
A collective of nonprofits in Colorado is charged with the substantial task of distributing $30 million in rental assistance before the end of June. These funds are sourced from the state's Temporary E...
Can Renters Stop Paying Rent If The Landlord Doesn't Fix Things?
What You Need to Know as a Renter When you rent a place, your landlord has to make sure it's fit to live in. This means they must keep it clean, safe, and working right according to the laws of where ...
$1,000 for Housing Costs: Learn About Pennsylvania's Rent Rebate Program
In Pennsylvania, there's good news for people who need help paying for their homes. The state has a program that gives money back to certain residents to help with their housing costs. Here'...
Housing and Manufacturing Lead the Economic Recovery
Thursday, January 21 — the Department of Labor's jobs report finds that fewer Americans filed for unemployment compensation over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hundreds of t...
HUD Explores Radical Change in Housing Assistance: Direct Cash Aid for California Renters
California's escalating housing crisis has spurred the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to consider a groundbreaking solution: providing cash directly to rent...
Rockford Increases Rental Assistance Funds to Support Families Displaced by Disasters
In Rockford, Illinois, the local government, including the City of Rockford and Rockford Township, decided to offer more money to help people who must leave their homes because of severe d...
