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Section 8 Waiting List Openings – October 2025
If you need help finding affordable housing, several Section 8 waiting lists will be opening in September and October 2025 in different states. This is a great chance for families and individuals to apply for housing assis...
Is It Time to Stop Renting and Buy a Home Before 2025 Ends?
If you’re thinking about buying a house before the end of 2025, the current real estate market in the United States might offer a good chance. Recently, things have calmed down after a period of unpredicta...
Rental Assistance Programs for Disabled People in the US
With the increasing cost of living across different states in the US, it is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income earners, particularly the disabled, to afford suitable housing. The good news is that...
Reno Housing Authority Opens Applications for Affordable Housing Programs
Today, the Reno Housing Authority started accepting applications for their affordable housing programs. This is great news for people in the community who are finding it hard to afford a place to live...
Automatic Savings on Utility Bills for Selected U.S. Citizens
California gives many residents and small businesses an automatic discount on their utility bills called the California Climate Credit. It’s funded by the state’s Cap-and-Trade program, where major...
Rental Assistance Program Delays Prompt Los Angeles to Extend Eviction Protections
To safeguard tenants waiting for financial assistance through Los Angeles' rental assistance program, the city council has approved a measure that temporarily prevents landlords from ev...
New Rental Assistance Program to Aid Low-Income Workers
In a groundbreaking initiative, Milpitas is leading the way in ensuring housing stability for its most vulnerable residents and workers. In collaboration with FORWARD, a trusted program administrator for local government...
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 ...
Senator Cantwell Takes Action to Boost Low-Income Housing with Federal Tax Credit Expansion
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state is leading the charge when it comes to tackling the shortage of affordable housing in the country. By pushing for the expansion o...