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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open in December 2025
Early December 2025 brings important chances for people who need affordable housing in Maryland and Georgia. This update covers a major event in Prince George County, Maryland, as well as openings for affordable housing in ...
Need Extra Cash? How You Can Get up to $1,000 in Rental Relief
Are you struggling with bills? If you’re in Pennsylvania, you might be able to get some much-needed money back in your pocket soon. Starting from July 1, 2023, certain residents can look forward to tax ref...
Rental Assistance Programs You Need To Know
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, few people working a full-time minimum wage job can afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment. Therefore, many turn to rental assistance programs that help pay the rent and find ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Success Rates for Housing Choice Vouchers Plummet, Straining Families and Public Housing Agencies
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps around 2.3 million households every year by providing federal rental assistance. Unlike other programs where rental assistance is...
How to Apply for Rental Program Assistance: The Procedure Explained
If you need rental assistance, you may be wondering what the application process looks like. In this blog post, we will explain the entire procedure from start to finish. Remember that the requirements...