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rental assistance and other housing programs
Housing Costs Are Changing Career Choices
The rising costs of housing in the U.S. are influencing how people make career decisions. Workers are now considering housing benefits as an important factor when deciding whether to accept a job, move to a new city, or return to th...
Montana Reopens Section 8 Voucher Waitlist After Successful Challenge to Fair Market Rent Calculation
Montana has reopened its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist, also known as Section 8 vouchers, following a win in a crucial decision about how much rent these vouchers can help ...
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 ...
Affordable Housing Gets a Tech Upgrade
Technology has become a big part of our lives, and now it's helping manage affordable housing too. The shift to using more tech in housing really took off during the pandemic. Allen Feliz from MRI Software explains that affordab...
What Are Available Housing Choice Vouchers in September 2025
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also called Section 8, is an important way for people with low incomes, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities to afford safe and decent homes in the private rent...
Learn About the Different Rental Assistance Programs
Renting can seem like such a stressful process. From finding the right place to live to ensuring you get the best deal possible, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are rental assistance programs that ...
Local Housing Authorities Open Section 8 Waitlists in August 2025
Getting affordable housing through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program can be a big help for low-income families. Every month, local and state housing offices across the country open up waitlist...
Impact of Federal Government Shutdown on Essential Services and Housing Assistance
The federal government shutdown has lasted almost a month, and it is affecting millions of people across the country. Some states are struggling to find ways to make up for missing support...
How Rental Assistance Programs Impact Landlords and Housing Markets
Rental assistance programs play a crucial role in the ecosystem of housing, especially for low-income families. These programs not only provide needed support to renters but also have significant e...