September 12, 2024 by Roshan Abraham for Next City on Housing Equity Link to the article online Vermont has successfully extended the affordability of housing financed by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits — and other states can follow suit. This decade, the U.S. could lose close to 500,000 units of affordable housing. That’s because these units were built in the ‘90s using … [Read more...] about Make Your State’s Housing Affordable Forever With This One Weird Trick
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Home Elusive Home: Low-income Lincoln renters often turned away
Link to the orignial article Nearly a third of Section 8 vouchers, meant to help people and families in poverty pay for housing, expire in Lincoln. Housing advocates say it’s because some landlords won’t rent to Section 8 voucher recipients. Some landlords say they shouldn’t be forced to do so. By Destiny Herbers, Flatwater Free Press, Jul. 17, 2024 After six … [Read more...] about Home Elusive Home: Low-income Lincoln renters often turned away
Is the DC government violating the Fair Housing Act?
jonetta rose barras for The District Line, July 12, 2024 For a group of homeowners in Ward 8’s historic Anacostia neighborhood, the answer to that title question is a resounding “Yes.” They recently filed a housing discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), asserting that the District’s “[Low-Income Housing Tax Credit] program … [Read more...] about Is the DC government violating the Fair Housing Act?
Michigan Democrats target income discrimination in affordable housing push
May 20, 2024 by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) for the Manchester Mirror Link to the original article A plan from Michigan Democrats would bar most landlords from turning away tenants based on the source of income they use to pay rent, a concept that has gained traction in other states but faces stiff opposition from conservatives here. Advocates for the change say … [Read more...] about Michigan Democrats target income discrimination in affordable housing push
White House weighs Fudge replacement options at HUD
Link to the full article Politico, By JENNIFER HABERKORN, KATY O'DONNELL and EUGENE DANIELS March 15, 2024 Marcia Fudge’s decision to retire has put the White House in a difficult position just as President Joe Biden is emphasizing the need to bring down housing costs. President Joe Biden is considering not naming a permanent replacement for departing … [Read more...] about White House weighs Fudge replacement options at HUD
