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Helpful reads to guide you through finding and benefiting from
rental assistance and other housing programs
Key Resources and Information to Find Rental Assistance
Looking for more in-depth information about rental assistance? Here are some essential resources and information. (We included the links to external resources, too!): Section 8 Housing Choice Vou...
How to Find Rentals That Accept Housing Choice Vouchers
Securing a home with a housing voucher can greatly reduce your housing expenses, yet the journey to finding such accommodations can sometimes feel complex. Here's a straightforward guide to streamline your search f...
Exploring the HUD Dollar Home Program
The HUD Dollar Homes program is designed to help communities via affordable housing. How the HUD Dollar Home Program Works HUD (Housing and Urban Development) is responsible for selling homes that were acquired through fo...
Housing Opportunities Available for Your Immediate Use
Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs. But there are always some programs that slip under the radar. We're bringing some lesser-known programs and deals to light,...
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...
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...
A Simple Guide to Federal Rental Assistance
Nearly 10 million people across the U.S., living in around 5.3 million low-income households, have a place to call home thanks to federal rental assistance. This vital support makes housing affordable, prevents overcrowding, and h...
A New Shift in Rental Assistance: Cash Over Vouchers
In an innovative move, the U.S. government is contemplating a significant shift in its approach to rental assistance for low-income families. Traditionally reliant on housing vouchers, the proposal is to test a more direc...
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...