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New federal funding a mixed bag for housing programs

Just under $35 billion is provided for HUD’s tenant-based rental assistance account — commonly known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Hartford launches program that uses housing vouchers to facilitate homeownership

Hartford launches program that uses housing vouchers to facilitate homeownership Diana Ionescu Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image...

Over 5,000 families in jeopardy: New data shows where New Yorkers most at risk of losing their COVID-era rental assistan...

More than 5,200 households across New York City are at risk of displacement once a federal rental assistance program ends without any new funding. New data released by the Legal Ai...

Helpline calls for housing assistance reached record high in 2025

Helpline calls for housing assistance reached record high in 2025 Diana Ionescu Sun, 04/05/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image...

HOPER H4H Program

Get Up to $13,000 Toward Your Home Purchase The HOPER Hope for Homeownership (H4H) Program is an FHA-backed initiative to help today’s...

Housing America Corporation hosts energy assistance event in Somerton

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) - Housing America Corporation hosted a Power AZ application assistance event Thursday in Somerton to help local families apply for energy assistance through...

Housing America Corporation hosts energy assistance event in Somerton

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) - Housing America Corporation hosted a Power AZ application assistance event Thursday in Somerton to help local families apply for energy assistance through...

Missing Houston housing authority records put tenant housing at risk

Missing Houston housing authority records put tenant housing at risk Diana Ionescu Mon, 05/04/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Im...

Nonprofits Receive State Funding to Assist Local Homeowners

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Development on Thursday announced nearly $4.6 million in grants to help improve housing and provide down payment assistance in communities a...

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

Ciro Sollazzi, 67, could be among the new beneficiaries for a housing voucher if the city expands the cityFHEPS program. The Mamdani administration said a package of laws to ex...

Federal cuts to voucher program put 9,000 New Yorkers at risk of homelessness

Federal cuts to voucher program put 9,000 New Yorkers at risk of homelessness Diana Ionescu Tue, 04/21/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image P...

Emergency housing vouchers are ending early, leaving cities and renters scrambling

A New York City mom and domestic violence survivor felt a flashback of fear when she received a notice in March that the emergency housing voucher she and her son have relied on si...

ABLE Accounts for Housing Without Losing Benefits

Why Housing Creates Benefit Problems — and Why ABLE is Different Housing is often the single biggest barrier to independence for eligible individuals with disabilities who rely on ...

Local housing advocates encourage Congress to approve new housing bill

There are signs of progress in the fight for affordable housing. After months of debate, the House passed a new version of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a sweeping bipar...

California Update: Senior Rental Programs Offering Up to $7,000/Year in Support for Low-Income Households

If you’re a senior struggling with rising rent, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you may not be out of options. Across California, a mix of...

Restoring Hope in Housing

Two pilot programs are helping Hawai‘i families overcome the financial barriers standing between them and a place to call home.

HomeShare program aids homeowners in aging in place; offers alternative for renters

Affordable housing project expected to bring almost 300 apartments to Denton

At Christian Community Action in Lewisville, CEO and President Gilbert Montez sees firsthand the need for housing assistance. “Every month, we see almost 75 to 80 families who com...

Affordable townhomes open in Pasadena using Hurricane Harvey disaster relief funds

The Harris County Housing and Community Development Department is helping combat the issue with brand-new townhomes in Pasadena through Harvey disaster recovery funds.

Emergency housing vouchers are ending early, leaving cities and renters scrambling

A New York City mom and domestic violence survivor felt a flashback of fear when she received a notice in March that the emergency housing voucher she and her son have relied on si...

One-time direct cash payments can help prevent homelessness, study finds

New research from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health shows that one-time direct cash payments of, on average, $3,700 can help prevent young people from falling into homelessness...

How Second Chance Apartments Help Houston Renters Build Toward Buying a Home

A lot of Houston renters with past credit or lease problems assume homeownership is off the table. They had an...

3 programs in the federal housing bill that experts say could have a 'big impact' on affordability

Through a series of smaller efforts such as solidifying disaster recovery programs, funding low-income home repairs and keeping rural housing affordable, experts say the legislatio...

Inside a College Housing Lifeline in the Bronx

Inside a College Housing Lifeline in the Bronx Joshua.Bay Tue, 05/26/2026 - 03:00 AM At the University of Mount Saint Vincent, Dax House provides low-cos...