In the aftermath of reductions in federal housing assistance programs during the 1980s, many cities are experiencing severe shortages of affordable housing. It is particularly difficult for low income and minority households to find and maintain adequate, low-cost housing. This article describes how ...
Zillow research shows that housing shortages were the most severe in markets with more land-use restrictions(opens in a new window). Along with promoting denser construction, removing barriers to homeownership that aren't related to monthly income — such ...
“In Los Angeles, $25,000 down payment assistance is not enough, but it is enough in Detroit,” said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. Still, if the number of homes on the market grows, the financial assistance makes more sense, because i...
While affected tenants are entitled to compensation from developers if they have to move out due to construction, they may need additional assistance in finding a new unit. The LA Homeless Services Authority has developed a “coordinated entry system” to match homeless individuals with...
Increasing investment in housing programs could help broaden the range of homes applicants can consider purchasing. For example, the City of Columbus’s Housing Division currently offers homebuyer assistance under its American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI), which provides eligible...
Affordable Housing Programs are available at select communities in Washington, Northern California and Southern California. An Affordable Program designates a certain number of units for affordable housing contingent on income level and household size.
The local government social services in Florence are housed in the ASL Ufficio di Assistenza (the Assistance Building) which includes the ISEE, the government entity which assesses your economic condition (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator). ...
impact by working with residents and over 28 nonprofit partners to deliver a full spectrum of free on-site programs, from assistance with basic needs to youth and adult education programs to enhance economic opportunity and wellness programs to support health and enable seniors to age well in ...
And we have a real shortage of long-term housing that has rental assistance in some way associated with it. The waitlists for that kind of housing are years long in our community and people really need to have some help. We provide some help. We have some funding that helps people pa...
The survey also found that black and Hispanic students were more likely to access financial aid, including federal Pell grants or the state Cal Grant, and other forms of public assistance, but were also more likely than other students to report food insecurity or h...