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US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Administration Threatens Housing for Millions in "War on the Poor"

Federal proposals aim to cut Section 8 and other housing subsidies, impose work requirements and time limits, risking millions losing access to stable housing.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Affordable housing players bristle under New York's paused voucher reprieve

The program, called Section 610, allowed landlords to collect the full value of a federal rent voucher when it was more than the rent. But money came from the federal Section 8 program. In March, when Section 8 funding appeared in jeopardy, the city paused authorizations. In July, New York State's housing department seemed to put the final nail in the coffin, ending authorizations for landlords who receive certain city subsidies.
New York City
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Hear Our Voices Podcast: 'If We Don't Stick Together, We Won't Make It'

Charisma White highlights systemic barriers to using Section 8 vouchers, advocates for transparent funding flow, and stresses community solidarity for housing justice.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Affordable housing lottery opens for seniors in the West Village | amNewYork

A new affordable housing lottery geared toward New York City seniors has officially opened in the West Village. Located at 570 Washington St., the units are designed to support individuals aged 62 and older. The units are being delivered as part of the 550 Washington Street / Special Hudson River Park District rezoning. Of the 176 units, 57 are studios (for households of 12; income up to $64,800), 40 are one-bedrooms (for households of 13; income up to $72,900),
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

The Daily Dirt: Congress mulls housing cuts

The House Committee on Appropriations will markup the fiscal year 2026 spending plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, with discretionary funds totaling $67.8 billion.
Real estate
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

New applicants can't get Section 8 vouchers in Miami-Dade. Here are 5 takeaways

Miami-Dade County has frozen new Section 8 rent vouchers due to a $77 million federal funding shortfall, affecting nearly 5,000 residents on the waitlist.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

New Section 8 rent vouchers frozen in Miami-Dade because of funding shortfall

The freeze on new Section 8 vouchers in Miami-Dade highlights a significant funding shortfall affecting low-income tenants.
The funding shortfall in Miami-Dade has resulted in a freeze of nearly 5,000 applicants for rental assistance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Editorial | Housing vouchers in NYC are too big to fail | amNewYork

Housing assistance programs like Section 8 are under threat, worsening New York's housing crisis for low-income families.
#housing-policy
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago
US news

Proposed cuts to housing programs could affect millions, experts warn

Proposed cuts to federal housing funding could severely impact millions during an existing affordability and supply crisis.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
NYC parents

Washington plans on 'deep cuts' to Section 8 housing vouchers

Proposed cuts to Section 8 vouchers could significantly increase homelessness, according to local advocates.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Proposed cuts to housing programs could affect millions, experts warn

Proposed cuts to federal housing funding could severely impact millions during an existing affordability and supply crisis.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Washington plans on 'deep cuts' to Section 8 housing vouchers

Proposed cuts to Section 8 vouchers could significantly increase homelessness, according to local advocates.
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