Biden’s Plan to Curb Exorbitant Rent Hikes: A Win for Tenants or a Step Back for Landlords? Rent Control or Rent Chaos? The Debate Over Biden’s Affordable Housing Proposal According to Kiplinger, President Biden has a plan to help make housing more affordable. His plan says that landlords who own many apartments can’t increase rent … Read more
A Safe Haven for Homeless Families: Permanent Supportive Housing Comes to San Antonio Breaking Ground on Affordable Housing: A New Beginning for Low-Income Families According to sanantonioreport, A new apartment complex is being built for low-income families who are homeless. This project has been a long time coming. On July 10, the final papers will … Read more
Amazon has announced a substantial commitment of $1.4 billion through its Housing Equity Fund to construct 14,000 affordable homes in the Seattle, Nashville, and Washington metro areas. This new investment elevates Amazon’s total housing pledge to $3.6 billion. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated, “We hope that our additional commitment—coupled with other public and private resources—will … Read more
Hollywood’s New Home for Artists Affordable Housing for Creatives According to ABC7, The Cicely Tyson building is now open in Hollywood. It’s a special place where artists and entertainers can live. The building has 152 apartments, and they’re all affordable. You can rent a studio for $600 a month or a three-bedroom apartment for $2,400 … Read more
In an effort to address the pressing need for affordable housing in Wichita, Kansas, the city council is set to vote on a proposal that could significantly impact the development of low-income housing projects. The proposed incentive aims to assist developers in securing funding to either construct new affordable housing units or renovate existing ones. … Read more
Illinois Advocates Rally for Affordable Housing Solutions Amidst Homelessness Concerns Innovative Tax Credit Proposal Aims to Boost Affordable Housing Construction in Illinois According to Our Quad Cities, in Illinois advocates are pushing for affordable housing to address homelessness. They’re proposing a tax credit system mirroring a successful federal program, to incentivize builders and investors to create … Read more
During its recent session, the Cottonwood City Council took a decisive step in addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in the area. The council voted to endorse an application for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) to facilitate the construction of additional affordable apartment units as part of the ongoing development of the Verde Plaza … Read more
Massachusetts is ramping up efforts to address the pressing issue of homelessness and affordable housing, allocating millions of dollars to bolster shelter capacities and fund income-restricted homes. With the state grappling with an influx of migrants and an extensive waitlist for shelter accommodations, legislative action and local initiatives aim to provide relief to vulnerable families. … Read more
In a bid to address the pressing issue of affordable housing in Indianapolis, Intend Indiana, a local community development nonprofit, has secured a significant financial boost. The organization recently announced the receipt of $5 million in New Market Tax Credits, marking a crucial step towards their mission of providing affordable homes in the region. New … Read more
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh finds itself inundated with applications for subsidized housing vouchers, revealing the severe shortage of affordable housing options in the city. Since the commencement of applications on Monday, the authority has been swamped, with over 7,000 submissions within the first 36 hours alone. Jala Rucker, a commissioner on … Read more