Articles

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Oct 07, 2024

Renting a place to live can be very expensive, especially for people who don't earn a lot of money. Luckily, there's help available from the government called "Federal Rental Assistance."  This program helps...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Sep 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making big steps to help more Americans get help with housing.  They're starting new programs, including teaming up with a company called Zillow and usi...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Sep 16, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the biggest update to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in over 30 years, introducing 90 new or revised standards.&nbs...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Sep 03, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently declared the allocation of over $10 million in funds a significant step forward in addressing homelessness among Native America...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Aug 26, 2024

For adults over 55, housing represents a substantial part of their spending, as evidenced by the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Before the pandemic, nearly ten million seniors faced challenges in affording their housing.&n...

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Aug 19, 2024

In a recent address in Raleigh, North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced a groundbreaking initiative targeted at bolstering first-time homebuyers.  The freshly un...

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Aug 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently implemented several significant policy enhancements to bolster housing support for America's veterans. These updated policies are...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Jul 22, 2024

In the current landscape of public policy and community planning, the critical role of stable, cost-effective housing has taken center stage.  Within this sphere, rental assistance init...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Aug 06, 2024

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revealed a significant financial initiative, deploying more than $3.5 billion in competitive grant funds across the country.  These fun...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Jul 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up to help young people who are leaving foster care and might not have a place to live.  They're giving out $3.4 million in grants to help 38...