Trump administration abandons decade-old federal approach of housing first, seeks to redirect homelessness funding: ‘Failed ideology’ Critics believe this will make 100,000 Americans homeless. We Got This Covered · Sep 19
Colorado is facing a housing shortage - building more duplexes and townhomes could be part of the solution Colorado is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. Well over half of low-income Colorado residents are cost-burdened, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. That means they spend more than 30% of their pretax income on rent or mortgage payments. The Conversation · Aug 20
Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start In Colorado, a full-time worker must earn US$36.44 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of their income on rent, according to a recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition. The Conversation · Aug 14
On Housing Crisis, Harris Pledges Large-Scale Investment While Trump Promises Federal Land — and Targets Immigrants As president, Trump proposed large cuts to affordable housing programs. Harris touts her record helping homeowners after the Great Recession. Capital & Main · Oct 17, 2024
Yellen announces efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create crunch The Biden administration is announcing new steps to increase access to affordable housing The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024
White House rolls out measures aimed at lowering cost of housing, increasing supply The White House has announced a series of measures that it said would reduce the cost and increase the supply of housing while bolstering protection for renters The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Homeless issues don’t get much attention in Congress. Here’s why WASHINGTON -- For months, the tents were visible from the Capitol’s windows. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 19, 2023
Rising rents and diminishing aid are fueling a sharp increase in evictions in many US cities Eviction filings are far above pre-pandemic levels in many cities across the country as pandemic relief disappears and inflation causes rents to spike The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Advocates eye farm bill to avert drop in affordable rural housing WASHINGTON — Housing advocates are turning to this year’s farm bill in an effort to steer rural communities away from an affordable housing cliff ahead. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Advocates eye farm bill to avert drop in affordable rural housing - Roll Call As property owners retire mortgages in an Agriculture Department program, the apartments lose their eligibility for aid. Roll Call · Apr 11, 2023