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4 days ago

Nearly 60,000 veterans are now at risk of foreclosure

The VA is ending the VASP program, raising foreclosure risks for veterans, amidst backlash from the mortgage industry and advocacy groups.

Boston real estate

fromBoston.com

Federal cuts are targeting Section 8 housing funds. This is what it will mean for renters.

Massachusetts housing office cuts benefits to preserve Section 8 vouchers amid rising costs and insufficient federal funding.

#hud

Real estate

Trump targets 100 HUD programs for potential funding freeze

Funding freezes in agencies could severely impact low-income families and housing programs.

Non-profit organizations

Need Emergency Rental Assistance? Where To Get Help

Emergency rental assistance funds from HUD have been depleted with no plans for replenishment.

Real estate

Trump targets 100 HUD programs for potential funding freeze

Funding freezes in agencies could severely impact low-income families and housing programs.

Non-profit organizations

Need Emergency Rental Assistance? Where To Get Help

Emergency rental assistance funds from HUD have been depleted with no plans for replenishment.

It's Curtains for the Bayview RV Triage Center, Closing Today After Blowing Through $15 Million

The Bayview RV Triage Center in San Francisco is shutting down due to its high costs and ineffective service to the homeless community.

NYC politics

Los Angeles suspends new Section 8 voucher applications

Funding cuts may significantly increase homelessness in Los Angeles due to changes in Section 8 assistance.

Education

San Jose university students still battling homelessness - San Jose Spotlight

Homeless students at San Jose State University face significant challenges in securing housing while managing academic pressures.

fromKqed

7 months ago

California

SF's Homeless Sweeps Have Cleared Over 1,200 Tents. Where Are People Going? | KQED

Many unhoused individuals prefer discreet living arrangements over communal shelters due to personal safety and comfort.

Mental health and substance use issues contribute to resistance against accepting traditional housing services.

5 months ago

SF politics

Bramson: Losing the path home - San Jose Spotlight

The U.S. government allocates minimal funds to housing assistance, exacerbating homelessness issues.

Local governments must compensate for federal funding shortfalls, leading to tough winters ahead.

California voters are increasingly limiting future housing resources and protections for the unhoused.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

2 months ago

It's Curtains for the Bayview RV Triage Center, Closing Today After Blowing Through $15 Million

The Bayview RV Triage Center in San Francisco is shutting down due to its high costs and ineffective service to the homeless community.

NYC politics

Los Angeles suspends new Section 8 voucher applications

Funding cuts may significantly increase homelessness in Los Angeles due to changes in Section 8 assistance.

Education

San Jose university students still battling homelessness - San Jose Spotlight

Homeless students at San Jose State University face significant challenges in securing housing while managing academic pressures.

fromKqed

7 months ago

California

SF's Homeless Sweeps Have Cleared Over 1,200 Tents. Where Are People Going? | KQED

Many unhoused individuals prefer discreet living arrangements over communal shelters due to personal safety and comfort.

Mental health and substance use issues contribute to resistance against accepting traditional housing services.

Silicon Valley real estate

5 months ago

SF politics

Bramson: Losing the path home - San Jose Spotlight

The U.S. government allocates minimal funds to housing assistance, exacerbating homelessness issues.

Local governments must compensate for federal funding shortfalls, leading to tough winters ahead.

California voters are increasingly limiting future housing resources and protections for the unhoused.

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#airbnb

2 months ago

Airbnb Co-Founder Is Donating $15 Million to Build Prefab Homes for L.A. Fire Victims

Airbnb co-founder donates $15 million in homes to wildfire-displaced residents in Los Angeles through his startup Samara.

fromLos Angeles Times

Silicon Valley real estate

California

'It's a PR stunt': Some fire victims claim Airbnb's free housing vouchers are useless

Airbnb's voucher program for fire victims received mixed reviews, with criticism focusing on accessibility and usability despite high application numbers.

2 months ago

Airbnb Co-Founder Is Donating $15 Million to Build Prefab Homes for L.A. Fire Victims

Airbnb co-founder donates $15 million in homes to wildfire-displaced residents in Los Angeles through his startup Samara.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

'It's a PR stunt': Some fire victims claim Airbnb's free housing vouchers are useless

Airbnb's voucher program for fire victims received mixed reviews, with criticism focusing on accessibility and usability despite high application numbers.

Colton: Section 8 Waiting List applications open for six days during June

New York City's Section 8 voucher program waiting list will reopen after nearly 15 years for a brief period in June.

fromCity Limits

New York City

City Limits' Most-Read Stories in 2024

The reopening of NYCHA's Section 8 waitlist provided 200,000 households a chance at federal rental vouchers, reflecting pressing housing challenges.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

11 months ago

Colton: Section 8 Waiting List applications open for six days during June

New York City's Section 8 voucher program waiting list will reopen after nearly 15 years for a brief period in June.

fromCity Limits

New York City

City Limits' Most-Read Stories in 2024

The reopening of NYCHA's Section 8 waitlist provided 200,000 households a chance at federal rental vouchers, reflecting pressing housing challenges.

more#nycha